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Law of Melrose is a Bronze Age cairn located in Banffshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a substantial mound of stones typical of burial cairns constructed during the Bronze Age, when such structures served as repositories for the cremated remains of the deceased and were often accompanied by grave goods. The site remains significant as evidence of prehistoric settlement and funerary practice in the region. Its designation by Historic Environment Scotland reflects its status as a protected archaeological monument of local and regional importance.
Law of Melrose, cairn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11022. View the official record →
Law of Melrose is a Bronze Age cairn located in Banffshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11022.
Law of Melrose, cairn 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 SM11022.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Longman Cairn, long barrow, Longman Hill (2.9 km), St John's Church,old parish church and burial ground,Gamrie (3.4 km), Cleaved Head, promontory fort (3.5 km).
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