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Latitude: 59.1504 / 59°9'1"N
Longitude: -2.583 / 2°34'58"W
OS Eastings: 366749
OS Northings: 1029440
OS Grid: HY667294
Mapcode National: GBR M4ZK.3DC
Mapcode Global: WH8CP.987J
Entry Name: Papa Stronsay, burnt mound 500m E of Mill
Scheduled Date: 6 December 2000
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
Source ID: SM9288
Schedule Class: Cultural
Category: Prehistoric domestic and defensive: burnt mound
Location: Stronsay
County: Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward: North Isles
Traditional County: Orkney
The monument comprises a large burnt mound, described by the RCAHMS as 'Easthouse Knowe'. It is situated in boggy ground on the W wide of Mill Loch.
The mound measures about 17m across and stands to about 2m in height. Burnt stone was visible in 1970.
The area to be scheduled is semi-circular on plan and measures 40m in diameter at is widest point, to include the mound and an area around in which associated remains may survive, as marked in red on the attached map extract.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
The monument is of national importance because it is a large and well-preserved burnt mound which has the potential to provide information about prehistoric economic and social practices.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
Bibliography
RCAHMS records the monument as HY 62 NE 11.
References:
Marwick, H. (1927) 'Antiquarian notes on Stronsay', Proc Orkney Archaeol Soc, vol. 5, 62.
RCAHMS (1946) The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Twelfth report with an inventory of the ancient monuments of Orkney and Shetland, 3v, Edinburgh, 336, No. 996.
RCAHMS (1984) The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. The archaeological sites and monuments of Eday and Stronsay, Orkney Islands Area, The archaeological sites and monuments of Scotland series no 23, Edinburgh, 38. No. 225.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
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