
What is recorded here
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.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Traprain LawEnclosure (period Unknown)(possible) · 93 yd
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Howkins WoodWood · 1239 yd
Old HailesDwelling (period Unassigned) · 1261 yd
Hailes CottageCottage (19th Century) · 1371 yd
Hailes CastleCastle (medieval), Graffiti (19th Century) - (20th Century), Graffiti (21st Century) · 1503 yd
Balfour MemorialMemorial · 1.1 mi
Sunnyside FarmNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.1 mi
PappleNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.3 mi
Rennie MemorialMonument · 1.8 mi
Mountlehoy WoodWood · 2.0 mi
Deuchrie DodMountain / peak · 3.1 miOther information
Photo: Walter Baxter · CC BY-SA 2.0