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Galachlaw,cairn

A Scheduled Monument in Colinton/Fairmilehead, City of Edinburgh

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Coordinates

Latitude: 55.9021 / 55°54'7"N

Longitude: -3.1953 / 3°11'42"W

OS Eastings: 325363

OS Northings: 668315

OS Grid: NT253683

Mapcode National: GBR 6046.AD

Mapcode Global: WH6SS.WXM6

Entry Name: Galachlaw,cairn

Scheduled Date: 25 October 1977

Source: Historic Environment Scotland

Source ID: SM3988

Schedule Class: Cultural

Category: Prehistoric ritual and funerary: cairn (type uncertain)

Location: Edinburgh

County: City of Edinburgh

Electoral Ward: Colinton/Fairmilehead

Traditional County: Midlothian

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Source: Historic Environment Scotland

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