Overview
Stronsay, Bleaching Knowe is recorded as Burnt Mound (prehistoric) in Scotland Orkney Islands. It is a place officially recorded as Burnt Mound (prehistoric).
Who made it and when
The named source identifies Stronsay, Bleaching Knowe as Burnt Mound (prehistoric) and ties the record to this exact place. It does not provide a complete secure date.
How it was made and used
The safest reading of the exact saved type is a place officially recorded as Burnt Mound (prehistoric). The account does not turn that type into unsupported people, events or dates.
What was found
The official record fixes the place and calls it Burnt Mound (prehistoric). It does not provide a full list of finds or a current condition report, so visible and buried remains are not guessed.
What remains
The official record fixes the place and calls it Burnt Mound (prehistoric). It does not provide a full list of finds or a current condition report, so visible and buried remains are not guessed.
Why it mattered
Stronsay, Bleaching Knowe matters as a recorded burnt mound (prehistoric) tied to an exact landscape. The account keeps what is known useful while leaving names, dates and claims unsupported by the source visibly open.
History checked 15 August 2026 against the named sources below.
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