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Traprain Law

Cairn (prehistoric)
Traprain Law
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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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