Henry’s Brae

Also known as:
Vane Law
Nearest town:
Biggar (11km W)
OS reference:
NT139341
OS sheet:
72
Latitude:
55° 35' 34 N
Longitude:
3° 21' 58.93 W
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Images

Image of Henry’s Brae (Hillfort) by GLADMAN

Looking north to Tinnis Castle... the density of ancient settlement around these parts is.... or rather was... breathtaking.

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
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GLADMAN Jun 26, 2014
Image of Henry’s Brae (Hillfort) by GLADMAN

Looking approx north-west to another fine hill fort, Dreva Craig, located upon the left hand spur of the large hill (Dreva Hill), top right.

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
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GLADMAN Jun 26, 2014
Image of Henry’s Brae (Hillfort) by GLADMAN

Eastern flank looking south – the prosaic crags of The Craigs tower above, left.

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
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GLADMAN Jun 26, 2014
Image of Henry’s Brae (Hillfort) by GLADMAN

What I took to be the (main/only?) entrance to the south.

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
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GLADMAN Jun 26, 2014
Image of Henry’s Brae (Hillfort) by GLADMAN

And looking north.... yeah, that’ll do as well.

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
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GLADMAN Jun 26, 2014
Image of Henry’s Brae (Hillfort) by GLADMAN

Western flank, looking approx south.... these Borderlands are really rather exquisite when the sun follows the downpour...

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
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GLADMAN Jun 26, 2014

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