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Whaness Burn is an enclosed settlement situated on the island of Hoy in Orkney, Scotland, located approximately 1420 metres north-north-east of the Dwarfie Stane. The site comprises an enclosure of archaeological significance within the landscape of the northern isles, reflecting patterns of settlement activity in this region. As a designated scheduled monument, the settlement contributes to understanding of land use and habitation practices in Orkney during the periods preceding modern occupation. The precise dating and extent of occupation at Whaness Burn remain subjects of archaeological study, though the site's formal recognition acknowledges its importance to the archaeological record of Hoy.
Whaness Burn, enclosed settlement 1420m NNE of Dwarfie Stane, Hoy is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8662. View the official record →
Whaness Burn is an enclosed settlement situated on the island of Hoy in Orkney, Scotland, located approximately 1420 metres north-north-east of the Dwarfie Stane. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8662.
Whaness Burn, enclosed settlement 1420m NNE of Dwarfie Stane, Hoy 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 SM8662.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Whaness Burn, enclosure 1620m NNE of Dwarfie Stane, Hoy (0.3 km), Whaness Burn, enclosure 1680m NNE of Dwarfie Stane, Hoy (0.3 km), Dwarfie Stane, rock-cut tomb, Hoy (1.4 km).
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