
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Traprain Law as Cairn (prehistoric). 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 prehistoric cairn located in East Lothian, Scotland, dating primarily to the Iron Age. It is significant as a major hillfort and ceremonial site, with evidence of reuse across multiple periods, including the Roman and medieval eras.
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Places near here
Traprain LawEnclosure (period Unknown)(possible) · 54 yd
The Loth StoneStanding Stone (prehistoric) · 690 yd
Howkins WoodWood · 1186 yd
Old HailesDwelling (period Unassigned) · 1208 yd
Hailes CottageCottage (19th Century) · 1318 yd
Hailes CastleCastle (medieval), Graffiti (19th Century) - (20th Century), Graffiti (21st Century) · 1449 yd
Sunnyside FarmNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.1 mi
Balfour MemorialMemorial · 1.1 mi
PappleNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.3 mi
Rennie MemorialMonument · 1.8 mi
Mountlehoy WoodWood · 2.1 mi
Deuchrie DodMountain / peak · 3.2 miOther information
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