What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Newhouse, Hestwall as Barrow (prehistoric). 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.
Prehistoric barrow, likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. Its significance lies in contributing to the understanding of burial practices and settlement patterns in prehistoric Scotland.
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Places near here
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