Showing posts with label Largs: Haylie Chambered Tomb. Show all posts
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Friday, July 10, 2009

Largs: Haylie Chambered Tomb

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