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East Bigging burnt mound is a Bronze Age ceremonial or domestic site located approximately 390 metres south of East Bigging in Orkney, Scotland. Burnt mounds are archaeological features consisting of accumulations of fire-cracked stone and charred debris, typically dating to the Bronze Age or Iron Age, and are thought to represent the remains of activities such as cooking, bathing, or textile processing. This particular example belongs to the established Bronze Age burnt mound tradition of northern Britain, where such sites are commonly found in Orkney and other regions of Scotland. The monument has been recorded within the Historic Environment Record under the official designation HES INSPIRE SM5286, ensuring its recognition and protection as a significant archaeological site.
East Bigging, burnt mound 390m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5286. View the official record →
East Bigging burnt mound is a Bronze Age ceremonial or domestic site located approximately 390 metres south of East Bigging in Orkney, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5286.
East Bigging, burnt mound 390m S 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 SM5286.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Billia Fiold, enclosures, platforms and banks (1 km), Burn of Selta, farmsteads, field system and associated remains (2.2 km), Voy, burnt mound (2.7 km).
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