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Carnethy Hill cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located near Silverburn in Midlothian, Scotland. The cairn consists of a stone mound constructed during the Bronze Age, a period when such burial structures were commonly erected across the Scottish lowlands and uplands. The site's location on elevated terrain is characteristic of many Bronze Age cairns in this region, which were often positioned prominently within the landscape. This monument represents an important survival of prehistoric burial practice in the Midlothian area and contributes to our understanding of Bronze Age settlement and commemoration patterns in south-central Scotland.
Carnethy Hill,cairn,Silverburn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1152. View the official record →
Carnethy Hill cairn is a Bronze Age funerary monument located near Silverburn in Midlothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1152.
Carnethy Hill,cairn,Silverburn 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 SM1152.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camp Hill, fort 300m N of Braidwood Bridge (2.5 km), Ravensneuk Castle (3.5 km), Brunston Castle (3.7 km).
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