What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records West Glen as Clearance Cairn (period Unknown). 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.
Clearance cairn; period likely post-medieval. Its significance lies in reflecting historical land clearance practices and agricultural activity in the Scottish landscape.
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Places near here
West GlenField Boundary (19th Century) · 171 yd
North GlenFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 555 yd
KnockmountainClearance Cairn (period Unknown) · 598 yd
UndercraigSheepfold (period Unassigned) · 1033 yd
Finlaystone Country EstateHeritage attraction · 1.1 mi
Glen MossNature reserve · 1.3 mi
Kilmacolm, Port Glasgow Road, Kilmacolm Cemetery, Gravestone of James ReidGravestone (19th Century) · 1.4 mi
Ferryhill PlantationWood · 1.5 mi
CraigmarlochNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1.9 mi
Spur BatteryHeritage attraction · 2.2 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 2.4 mi
Barscube HillEnclosure (period Unassigned) · 1157 ydOther information
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