What is recorded here

Castlelaw Hill is a 19th and 20th century quarry and track in Midlothian, Scotland. Men dug through ancient hill soil, breaking rock for building or roadwork while carts rumbled along the cut tracks. The land gave up its depth in exchange for human use, leaving a wound that marked the local economy.

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Castlelaw Hill as Quarry(s) (19th Century) - (20th Century), Track(s) (19th Century). 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.

The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.