What is recorded here
Dunbar, Castle Park marks an early Medieval burial ground where long cists still hold human remains. The dead may have laid beside the castle walls, trusting stone to keep what flesh loses.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Dunbar, Castle Park as Burial Ground (early Medieval), Human Remains (early Medieval), Long Cist(s) (early Medieval). 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.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Dunbar, Westgate, St Anne's Episcopal ChurchChurch (19th Century) · 75 yd
Dunbar, Castle Street, Wesleyan Methodist ChapelChapel (20th Century) · 96 yd
Dunbar CastleBurial Ground (early Medieval) · 105 yd
John Muir BirthplaceMuseum · 130 yd
DunbarPin (gold)(period Unassigned) · 166 yd
John Muir StatueMemorial · 238 yd
Dunbar Town House Museum and GalleryMuseum · 245 yd
Comet: Victoria Harbour Entrance, Dunbar, Firth of ForthCraft (19th Century) · 264 yd
Norwich Trader: Dunbar Harbour, Firth of ForthCraft (19th Century) · 270 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 537 yd
Scart RockIslet · 573 yd
Round SteepleIslet · 582 yd