Scheduled MonumentsScotlandFairhill, cairn 20m N of 96 Millgate Road
Cairn 20m n of 96 millgate road

Fairhill, cairn 20m N of 96 Millgate Road

Scotland
HES SM4336
Site type
Cairn 20m n of 96 millgate road
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Fairhill is a prehistoric cairn located approximately twenty metres north of 96 Millgate Road in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The monument is a stone pile typical of Bronze Age burial practices, though the precise date of construction and any associated archaeological finds remain incompletely documented in readily available scholarly sources. The cairn survives as a landscape feature within the broader context of prehistoric monument distribution across southern Scotland, where such structures frequently indicate locations of ceremonial or funerary significance. Its official designation by Historic Environment Scotland (reference SM4336) confirms its recognition as an ancient monument warranting statutory protection.

Fairhill, cairn 20m N of 96 Millgate Road is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4336. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fairhill, cairn 20m N of 96 Millgate Road?

Fairhill is a prehistoric cairn located approximately twenty metres north of 96 Millgate Road in Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4336.

Who is responsible for protecting Fairhill, cairn 20m N of 96 Millgate Road?

Fairhill, cairn 20m N of 96 Millgate Road 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 SM4336.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fairhill, cairn 20m N of 96 Millgate Road?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Netherton Cross, cross, Hamilton Old Parish Kirk (2 km), Hamilton High Parks, park pale (2.2 km), Cadzow Castle (2.3 km).

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