Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNorrie's Law,cairn 80m SW of Norrieslaw Cottage
Cairn 80m sw of norrieslaw cottage

Norrie's Law,cairn 80m SW of Norrieslaw Cottage

Scotland
HES SM2460
Site type
Cairn 80m sw of norrieslaw cottage
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Norrie's Law is a prehistoric cairn located approximately 80 metres south-west of Norrieslaw Cottage near Largo in Fife, Scotland. The monument is a substantial earthwork from the Bronze Age, representing a funerary or ceremonial structure of considerable antiquity. The cairn is significant within the archaeological record of Fife as evidence of ritual practices and settlement patterns during the second millennium BC. The site forms part of a wider landscape of prehistoric monuments in the region and contributes to understanding Bronze Age material culture and burial traditions in eastern Scotland.

Norrie's Law,cairn 80m SW of Norrieslaw Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2460. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Norrie's Law,cairn 80m SW of Norrieslaw Cottage?

Norrie's Law is a prehistoric cairn located approximately 80 metres south-west of Norrieslaw Cottage near Largo in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2460.

Who is responsible for protecting Norrie's Law,cairn 80m SW of Norrieslaw Cottage?

Norrie's Law,cairn 80m SW of Norrieslaw Cottage 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 SM2460.

What other scheduled monuments are near Norrie's Law,cairn 80m SW of Norrieslaw Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pitcruvie Castle (2.7 km), Sir Andrew Wood's Tower, Largo House (3.9 km), Struthers Castle, castle, park and doocot (4 km).

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