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Lawthorn Mount is a mound situated in Ayrshire, Scotland, and forms part of the heritage landscape of the region. The monument rises from bedrock of the Scottish Coal Measures Group, a geological formation laid down during the Moscovian period and comprising mudstone, siltstone, sandstone, coal, ironstone and ferricrete. This solid foundation of industrially significant stone reflects the character of central Scotland's mineral-rich geology. The mound itself represents an archaeological feature of local importance, whether formed through natural processes or human activity during prehistory or later periods. The monument is protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3422, ensuring its preservation for future study and appreciation. The specific configuration of the mound and its relationship to the surrounding Coal Measures terrain contribute to understanding human settlement patterns and land use in historical Ayrshire.
Lawthorn Mount,mound is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3422. View the official record →
Lawthorn Mount is a mound situated in Ayrshire, Scotland, and forms part of the heritage landscape of the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3422.
Lawthorn Mount,mound 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 SM3422.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilwinning,waggonway & bridge,SE of Saugh Trees (3.2 km), Seagate Castle (3.2 km), Clonbeith Castle (4.8 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 14 strands of Lawthorn Mount,mound's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Lawthorn Mount,mound stands on Scottish Coal Measures Group, bedrock that formed in the Moscovian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone, sandstone, coal, ironstone and ferricrete.