Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWasbister, mounds SSE of The Brecks
Mounds sse of the brecks

Wasbister, mounds SSE of The Brecks

Scotland
HES SM7857
Site type
Mounds sse of the brecks
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Wasbister is a Bronze Age mound located south-southeast of The Brecks in Orkney, Scotland. The site comprises earthwork remains typical of prehistoric burial or settlement mounds found throughout the Orkney Islands, reflecting the archaeological significance of the region during the Bronze Age period. The mound's exact form and condition are documented within the Historic Environment Records maintained by Historic Environment Scotland, as referenced under designation SM7857. Such monuments contribute to understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary practices in the Northern Isles, though detailed excavation records for this specific site remain limited in the broader archaeological literature.

Wasbister, mounds SSE of The Brecks is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7857. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wasbister, mounds SSE of The Brecks?

Wasbister is a Bronze Age mound located south-southeast of The Brecks in Orkney, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7857.

Who is responsible for protecting Wasbister, mounds SSE of The Brecks?

Wasbister, mounds SSE of The Brecks is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM7857.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wasbister, mounds SSE of The Brecks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Knowe of Onston,or Unstan,chambered cairn (2.6 km), Little Barnhouse, mound, 160m NE of (3.1 km), Cummi Howe, broch (3.9 km).

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