What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Knock Hills as Cairn (prehistoric), Rig and Furrow (medieval) - (post Medieval). 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.
Prehistoric cairn, likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. Its significance lies in its association with early burial and ritual practices in the Scottish landscape.
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Places near here
Knocks BurnBuilding (period Unassigned), Building Platform (period Unassigned), Enclosure (period Unassigned) · 287 yd
Hophills NobSheepfold (period Unassigned) · 447 yd
Knock Hills EastCairn (period Unassigned) · 534 yd
Pier KnoweCultivation Terrace(s) (period Unassigned)(possible) · 1697 yd
Hag PlantationForest · 1.8 mi
Arks EdgeMountain / peak · 2.0 mi
The Redesdale Goat SculpturePublic sculpture · 2.0 mi
Catcleugh ShinMountain / peak · 2.2 mi
Bridle StripForest · 3.6 mi
Dykeraw TowerTower House (medieval) · 4.4 mi
MossburnfordCave (period Unassigned) · 4.5 mi
LustrutherTower House (medieval)(possible) · 4.7 mi