What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Carriston Cotton as Building (period Unassigned), Enclosure (period Unassigned). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
A local fairy fort (ringfort/rath); wider significance not recorded.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
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Sandy HillEnclosure (period Unassigned), Pit(s) (period Unassigned), Rig and Furrow (medieval) - (post Medieval), Roundhouse(s) (prehistoric)(possible) · 1233 yd
Milldeans WoodWood · 1402 yd
Star MossWood · 1589 yd
East FortharTower House (medieval) · 1.7 mi
Markinch War MemorialMonument · 2.1 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 2.1 mi
Bandon TowerTower House (medieval) · 2.7 mi
The Rhind HillMountain / peak · 4.0 mi
Bull StoneHeritage attraction · 4.3 miOther information
Photo: James Allan · CC BY-SA 2.0