What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Melrose, Broomilees as Cremation Pit (prehistoric), Ditch (period Unassigned)(possible), Linear Feature(s) (period Unassigned). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
A prehistoric cremation pit, likely dating to the Bronze Age, indicating early ritual practices in the region. Its significance lies in contributing to understanding local funerary customs and settlement patterns.
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Places near here
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Huntly BurnRing Ditch (prehistoric) · 109 yd
Darnick Community WoodlandForest · 235 yd
Broomilees RoadNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 256 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 286 yd
Darnick, Abbotsford Road, Thistle CottageCottage (period Unassigned) · 290 yd
DarnickNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 330 yd
Darnick, Tower Road, Fisher's TowerHouse (18th Century), Tower House (16th Century) · 343 yd
Melrose, Borders General HospitalHospital (period Unassigned) · 477 yd
Harmony GardenHeritage attraction · 1.1 mi
Shillinglaw PlantationWood · 1.1 mi
Abbey HouseVisitor information · 1.1 mi