Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDunside Hill, cairn 1225m S of Byrecleugh
Cairn 1225m s of byrecleugh

Dunside Hill, cairn 1225m S of Byrecleugh

Scotland
HES SM12507
Site type
Cairn 1225m s of byrecleugh
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dunside Hill is a Bronze Age cairn located approximately 1225 metres south of Byrecleugh in Berwickshire, Scotland. The monument forms part of the broader archaeological landscape of the Scottish Borders, an area rich in prehistoric funerary monuments. Like many cairns of this period, it represents a significant marker of Early Bronze Age burial practice and territorial occupation in the upland regions of Southeast Scotland. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland national database under the reference SM12507.

Dunside Hill, cairn 1225m S of Byrecleugh is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12507. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dunside Hill, cairn 1225m S of Byrecleugh?

Dunside Hill is a Bronze Age cairn located approximately 1225 metres south of Byrecleugh in Berwickshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12507.

Who is responsible for protecting Dunside Hill, cairn 1225m S of Byrecleugh?

Dunside Hill, cairn 1225m S of Byrecleugh 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 SM12507.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dunside Hill, cairn 1225m S of Byrecleugh?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Evelaw,farmstead and cultivation remains 650m WSW of (5.1 km), Evelaw Tower (5.3 km), Longformacus House,enclosed cremation cemetery 1450m SW of (5.6 km).

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