What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Byrecleugh Ridge as Marker Cairn (post Medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Marker cairn, post-Medieval period. Its significance lies in its role as a territorial or boundary marker, reflecting land use and navigation practices in the post-Medieval landscape of southern Scotland.
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Places near here
KillpalletSheepfold (19th Century) · 770 yd
Killpallet BurnMilestone (19th Century) · 987 yd
Killpallet RigMarker Cairn (post Medieval) · 1389 yd
Lamb HillCairn (modern) · 1485 yd
Black HillMountain / peak · 1.1 mi
Watch Water ReservoirFarmstead (post Medieval), Tower House (medieval) · 2.6 mi
WhiteadderPicnic place · 2.7 mi
Gamelshiel CastleRuins · 3.0 mi
Duncanbrae WoodForest · 3.2 mi
Manse WoodForest · 3.5 mi
Nine Stone RigMountain / peak · 3.5 mi
Southern Upland Way (Section C - Lauder to Cockburnspath)Walking route · 4.6 mi