What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Wester Cairn as Cairn (period Unassigned). 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.
Wester Cairn is an unassigned cairn, likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age. Its significance lies in contributing to the understanding of prehistoric burial and monument practices in the Scottish landscape.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
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SheardrumFarmhouse (period Unassigned), Farmstead (period Unassigned) · 1272 yd
The LoupsFarmstead (post Medieval), House (post Medieval) · 1328 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 1696 yd
Saline, CemeteryCemetery (20th Century) · 1.2 mi
Carnock MoorWood · 1.7 mi
Knockhill Racing CircuitHeritage attraction · 1.8 mi
Peat HillMountain / peak · 1.9 mi
The Lone OakOak · 1.9 mi
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