What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records 'merlin's Grave', Drumelzier as Cist (period Unassigned)(possible). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
A cist tomb, likely dating to the Early Medieval period; its association with Merlin adds local folklore significance, though archaeological importance remains unconfirmed.
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Places near here
Drumelzier Parish ChurchBurial Ground (post Medieval), Chapel (medieval)(possible), Church (17th Century), War Memorial (20th Century) · 215 yd
DrumelzierVillage (period Unassigned) · 380 yd
Rachan Home FarmFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 655 yd
RachanFindspot (period Unassigned), Food Vessel (period Unassigned) · 690 yd.jpg?width=1280)
Tinnis Castle (remains of)Archaeological place · 829 yd
Westhill WoodWood · 1.2 mi
Rachan MillNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1.6 mi
Broughton War MemorialMemorial · 1.7 mi
Bellspool WoodWood · 1.7 mi
Dulyard BraeMountain / peak · 1.7 mi
Cat Cleuch HeadMountain / peak · 1.7 mi
Dawyck Botanic Garden Visitor CentreHeritage attraction · 2.1 miOther information
Photo: Jim Barton · CC BY-SA 2.0