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Penshiel Cairn and Stone Setting is a prehistoric monument located in East Lothian, Scotland, situated 540 metres north-north-east of the settlement. The site comprises a cairn—a mound constructed from stones—together with an associated stone setting, likely dating to the Bronze Age when such structures were commonly erected across the Scottish uplands. The monument's position on felsic bedrock of Early Devonian age reflects the underlying igneous intrusion that forms the local geology of this part of East Lothian.
The stone setting and cairn would have served ceremonial or funerary functions typical of their period. Cairns of this type often marked burial sites or acted as territorial markers across the landscape, whilst the associated stone setting may have framed the principal monument or guided ritual movement around it. The local geology has influenced the type and size of stone available for construction.
The monument is protected by Historic Environment Scotland as a scheduled ancient monument under reference SM8766, recognising its archaeological significance and the importance of preserving such Bronze Age landscapes in East Lothian for future study and understanding.
Penshiel, cairn and stone setting 540m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8766. View the official record →
Penshiel Cairn and Stone Setting is a prehistoric monument located in East Lothian, Scotland, situated 540 metres north-north-east of the settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8766.
Penshiel, cairn and stone setting 540m NNE of 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 SM8766.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mainslaughter Law,cairn (4.3 km), Chester's Dikes, settlement (4.7 km), Mutiny Stones,long cairn 1100m NNW of Byrecleugh (5.6 km).
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Penshiel, cairn and stone setting 540m NNE of stands on Unnamed Igneous Intrusion, Late Silurian To Early Devonian, bedrock that formed in the Early Devonian. The rock here is felsic-rock.