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Burnt mound 150m E of Windhoek is a prehistoric monument located in Shetland, Scotland. Burnt mounds, known locally as tCache sites, are typically Iron Age or Bronze Age features comprising accumulated heaps of fire-cracked stone mixed with charcoal and organic debris. Such monuments are thought to relate to communal heating activities, possibly connected with food processing, water heating, or textile production, though their precise function remains debated among archaeologists. This example forms part of the significant concentration of burnt mounds recorded across the Shetland Islands, which represents an important phase of local prehistoric settlement and economic practice.
Windhoek, burnt mound 150m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3693. View the official record →
Burnt mound 150m E of Windhoek is a prehistoric monument located in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3693.
Windhoek, burnt mound 150m E of 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 SM3693.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burland, broch 245m W of (2 km), Isleshaven, burnt mounds 500m NNE of (2.8 km), Gurwill, burnt mounds 145m ESE of (3.8 km).
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