Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHen Law,cairn 1550m WNW of Langtonlees
Cairn 1550m wnw of langtonlees

Hen Law,cairn 1550m WNW of Langtonlees

Scotland
HES SM4548
Site type
Cairn 1550m wnw of langtonlees
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Hen Law is a Bronze Age cairn located approximately 1550 metres west-north-west of Langtonlees in Berwickshire, Scotland. The monument is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under designation SM4548. Like other upland cairns in the Scottish Borders, it represents funerary or ceremonial practice during the Bronze Age period, when such stone structures served important functions within prehistoric communities across the region.

Hen Law,cairn 1550m WNW of Langtonlees is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4548. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hen Law,cairn 1550m WNW of Langtonlees?

Hen Law is a Bronze Age cairn located approximately 1550 metres west-north-west of Langtonlees in Berwickshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4548.

Who is responsible for protecting Hen Law,cairn 1550m WNW of Langtonlees?

Hen Law,cairn 1550m WNW of Langtonlees 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 SM4548.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hen Law,cairn 1550m WNW of Langtonlees?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fort, 95m WNW of Raecleugh Head (2.8 km), Dirrington Little Law,cairn on summit of (3.3 km), Bedshiel,cairn 950m NNE of (3.7 km).

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