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Harperrig, West Cairn Hill is a prehistoric cairn located in Midlothian, Scotland, situated on elevated terrain that commands views across the surrounding landscape. The monument dates to the Bronze Age and consists of a pile of stones constructed as a burial or ceremonial marker, typical of funerary practice during this period. The cairn's construction and placement reflect the territorial and ritual practices of Bronze Age communities in the Scottish lowlands. As a scheduled monument designated by Historic Environment Scotland, it represents an important archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and burial customs in the region.
Harperrig, cairn, West Cairn Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2980. View the official record →
Harperrig, West Cairn Hill is a prehistoric cairn located in Midlothian, Scotland, situated on elevated terrain that commands views across the surrounding landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2980.
Harperrig, cairn, West Cairn Hill 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 SM2980.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Harperrig,cairn,East Cairn Hill (1.8 km), Cairns Castle (2.7 km), Crosswood, cairn 750m SE of (5 km).
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