What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Wester Yardhouses as Enclosed Cremation Cemetery (bronze Age)(possible). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Bronze Age enclosed cremation cemetery, likely dating to 1000–800 BCE. Its significance lies in providing evidence of early funerary practices and social organisation in prehistoric Scotland.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Hare LawEnclosure (period Unassigned) · 181 yd
Wester YardhousesCairnfield (period Unassigned), Hut Circle (prehistoric), Hut Circle (prehistoric)(possible), Quarry Scoop(s) (period Unassigned) · 412 yd
Calla HillMountain / peak · 1294 yd
East YardhousesRig and Furrow (medieval) - (post Medieval), Sheepfold (period Unassigned) · 1556 yd.jpg?width=1280)
FallaFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 1576 yd
Muirhall FarmNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.8 mi
Crofthead WoodForest · 2.5 mi
Memorial to Sir John MannMonument · 2.6 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 2.7 mi
EastshieldDovecot (16th Century), Tower House (medieval) · 2.8 mi
EasthillsTower House (medieval) · 3.0 mi
Westhall StripForest · 3.3 miOther information
Photo: I Hogg · CC BY-SA 2.0