Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDrylawhill, cursus and settlements 320m SE of
Cursus and settlements

Drylawhill, cursus and settlements 320m SE of

Scotland
HES SM6379
Site type
Cursus and settlements
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Drylawhill Cursus is a Neolithic ceremonial monument located in East Lothian, Scotland, approximately 320 metres south-east of associated settlements. The cursus, a linear ritual earthwork characteristic of the Neolithic period, forms part of a broader archaeological landscape that includes contemporary settlement remains. The site represents evidence of Neolithic occupation and ritual practice in East Lothian, with the cursus monument indicating organized ceremonial activity during the fourth and third millennia before the present. Associated settlement features within the wider complex provide insight into the domestic and social organization of Neolithic communities in this region of south-eastern Scotland.

Drylawhill, cursus and settlements 320m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6379. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Drylawhill, cursus and settlements 320m SE of?

Drylawhill Cursus is a Neolithic ceremonial monument located in East Lothian, Scotland, approximately 320 metres south-east of associated settlements. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6379.

Who is responsible for protecting Drylawhill, cursus and settlements 320m SE of?

Drylawhill, cursus and settlements 320m SE 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 SM6379.

What other scheduled monuments are near Drylawhill, cursus and settlements 320m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chesters Farm,enclosure 300m S of (7.7 km), Nunraw Barns, palisaded enclosure 180m SSW of (7.7 km), Nunraw Barns, pit alignment SE of (7.7 km).

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