Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHare Law, cairn 730m SSE of Wester Yardhouses
Cairn 730m sse of wester yardhouses

Hare Law, cairn 730m SSE of Wester Yardhouses

Scotland
HES SM11230
Site type
Cairn 730m sse of wester yardhouses
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Hare Law is a Bronze Age cairn located 730 metres south-southeast of Wester Yardhouses in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a mound of stones typical of funerary monuments constructed during the Bronze Age period, when such cairns served as burial sites for individuals of significance within their communities. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database under the designation SM11230, confirming its status as a scheduled ancient monument of archaeological importance. Such cairns in the Lanarkshire region represent important evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices across central Scotland.

Hare Law, cairn 730m SSE of Wester Yardhouses is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11230. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hare Law, cairn 730m SSE of Wester Yardhouses?

Hare Law is a Bronze Age cairn located 730 metres south-southeast of Wester Yardhouses in Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11230.

Who is responsible for protecting Hare Law, cairn 730m SSE of Wester Yardhouses?

Hare Law, cairn 730m SSE of Wester Yardhouses 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 SM11230.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hare Law, cairn 730m SSE of Wester Yardhouses?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Windygates, hut-circle 385m NNW of (1.4 km), Kersewell Mains,cairn 1400m E of (2.3 km), Greenaton Farm, enclosed settlement 250m WNW of (2.8 km).

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