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Traprain Law

Building (medieval), Cup and Ring Marked Rock (prehistoric), Coin (copper)(17th Century), Jug (pottery)(medieval), Nail(s) (iron)(medieval), Saddle Quern (stone)(prehistoric), Samian (pottery)(roman), Scraper (tool) (period Unassigned)(possible), Shot (l
Traprain Law
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Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Traprain Law as Building (medieval), Cup and Ring Marked Rock (prehistoric), Coin (copper)(17th Century), Jug (pottery)(medieval), Nail(s) (iron)(medieval), Saddle Quern (stone)(prehistoric), Samian (pottery)(roman), Scraper (tool) (period Unassigned)(possible), Shot (l. 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.
Traprain Law is a prominent hill in East Lothian, Scotland, historically associated with the Picts and containing a hill fort and several archaeological finds, including early Christian and medieval artifacts. While not directly linked to a specific saint or cure, the site holds ritual and historical significance, with possible connections to prehistoric and early medieval ceremonial practices.

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Photo: Walter Baxter · CC BY-SA 2.0