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Latitude: 55.879 / 55°52'44"N
Longitude: -3.3183 / 3°19'5"W
OS Eastings: 317622
OS Northings: 665884
OS Grid: NT176658
Mapcode National: GBR 508G.DC
Mapcode Global: WH6SY.0H4D
Entry Name: Harlaw, enclosure 300m NW of
Scheduled Date: 1 May 1995
Last Amended: 6 November 1995
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
Source ID: SM6188
Schedule Class: Cultural
Category: Prehistoric domestic and defensive: enclosure (domestic or defensive)
Location: Currie
County: City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward: Pentland Hills
Traditional County: Midlothian
The monument known as Harlaw, enclosure 300m NW of comprises the remains of an enclosed settlement of prehistoric date represented by cropmarks visible on oblique aerial photographs. The area to be scheduled encompasses the visible features and an area around hem in which traces of associated activity may be expected to survive. It is sub-circular with the maximum diameter of 80m.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
The monument is of national importance because of its potential to add to our understanding of prehistoric settlement and economy. The apparent survival of internal structures suggests that the site will provide evidence for prehistoric house construction and the organisation of domestic space.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
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RCAHMS records the monument as NT 16 NE 33.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
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