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Ancient Scotland

CAIRNPAPPLE HILL

 

Location: Off the B792 Road.  Os Map 65: NS 987717
Town: 3 miles N of Bathgate, West lothian.
Owner: Historic Scotland
Facilities: Parking
Notes: Involves short walk
Open: All Year

Stone circle and complex burial site, dating from about 3000BC. Many precious objects were left as offerings on top of the hill, including fine pottery and stone axes.