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Cairns come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from simple piles of stones through to formal pillars and spheres. Cairns have been used for centuries to mark hilltops, mountain passes and routes across rocky terrain. They are also used to mark significant sites such as burials, battle grounds and memorials. This cairn, near Askrigg...