Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWest Harwood, burial mound 720m SSE of
Burial mound

West Harwood, burial mound 720m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM11210
Site type
Burial mound
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

West Harwood, burial mound 720m SSE of, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Midlothian, Scotland. The mound represents a type of burial structure common to prehistoric Scotland, typical of the period when such earthworks served as repositories for the deceased and were focal points for ritual activity. Its survival into the modern landscape, despite agricultural use of the surrounding terrain, provides archaeological evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and mortuary practices in the Lothian region. The monument is recorded within the national heritage inventory under designation HES INSPIRE SM11210.

West Harwood, burial mound 720m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11210. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is West Harwood, burial mound 720m SSE of?

West Harwood, burial mound 720m SSE of, is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Midlothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11210.

Who is responsible for protecting West Harwood, burial mound 720m SSE of?

West Harwood, burial mound 720m SSE 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 SM11210.

What other scheduled monuments are near West Harwood, burial mound 720m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camilty Hill,enclosure,Harburn (3.2 km), Old West Calder Church, West Calder (3.3 km), Camilty Hill,Roman fortlet,Castle Greg (3.4 km).

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