This involved the widening and relaying of footpaths with basalt kerbstones and paving. The mound originally had about 115 kerbstones surrounding it. Kerbstones, which formed the boundary of the cairn, can still be seen. The quarry produced mainly road setts (cobbles), kerbstones and flagstones. Some of the kerbstones, marking the edge of the mound, have been identified during excavations. Kerbstones may be painted red, white and blue and murals may be made.