Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDirrington Great Law,three cairns
Three cairns

Dirrington Great Law,three cairns

Scotland
HES SM4626
Site type
Three cairns
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dirrington Great Law is a Bronze Age ceremonial site comprising three cairns located in Berwickshire, Scotland. The monument is situated on elevated terrain and represents a significant prehistoric burial or ritual complex dating to the Bronze Age period. The three cairns, which form the principal archaeological features of the site, reflect the funerary and ceremonial practices characteristic of Bronze Age communities in southeast Scotland. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's designation reference SM4626 and remains an important example of prehistoric monumental architecture in the Borders region.

Dirrington Great Law,three cairns is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4626. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dirrington Great Law,three cairns?

Dirrington Great Law is a Bronze Age ceremonial site comprising three cairns located in Berwickshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4626.

Who is responsible for protecting Dirrington Great Law,three cairns?

Dirrington Great Law,three cairns 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 SM4626.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dirrington Great Law,three cairns?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dirrington Little Law,cairn on summit of (2.1 km), Bedshiel,cairn 950m NNE of (3.1 km), Evelaw Tower (4.4 km).

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