What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in City of Edinburgh.
Allermuir Hill and the Kirkburn rise to approximately 100 meters above sea level and are part of the rolling volcanic terrain of the Edinburgh area. The name "Kirkburn" suggests a historical association with a church or settlement, reflecting the region's medieval landscape. The site matters as a local landmark with potential archaeological significance within the City of Edinburgh's historical geography.
Places near here
Capelaw HillCultivation Terrace(s) (period Unknown) · 418 yd
CapelawEnclosure (period Unassigned), Farmstead (period Unassigned), Quarry(s) (period Unassigned), Rig and Furrow (medieval) - (post Medieval) · 485 yd
Kirkton CottageCottage (19th Century), Farm Labourers Cottage (19th Century) · 621 yd
Glencorse ReservoirReservoir (19th Century) · 973 yd
Castlelaw HillRing Ditch House (prehistoric) · 991 yd
South from Capelaw HillMountain or hill · 1103 yd
Marker on Capelaw HillMountain or hill · 1212 yd
Castle LawRig and Furrow (medieval) - (post Medieval) · 1625 yd
Castlelaw FortViewpoint · 1690 yd
Fraser Tytler MemorialMemorial · 1.2 mi
Battle of Rullion GreenMajor battlefield · 1.2 mi
C.T.R. WilsonMemorial · 1.4 miOther information
Photo: Richard Webb · CC BY-SA 2.0