In 2008, we climbed up the hill at the back of Douglas Park to visit this Neolithic tomb which was built around 3000 BC. It stands in a field close to the path and is very interesting to see. It was discovered in the 18th century by James Wilson of Haylie when the cairn (known as Margaret's Law) was removed to be used for building on his estate. The remains of five people were found.
View across to Cumbrae from the path near the Haylie Tomb
6 comments:
Tomb over 5000 years old!
That is the time of early human civilization -ie Great pyramids of Giza / Mohenjo daro / Babylonia!!
Yes indeed, and lots of tombs of this kind all over Europe!
5000 yrs! Good stuff.
Thanks Adullamite!
What an amazing find. (Found your blog via Kirigalpoththa's)
Nice to hear from you Dave!
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