What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Longcroft as Short Cist (bronze Age), Cinerary Urn (pottery)(bronze Age)(possible), Food Vessel (pottery)(bronze Age). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Bronze Age short cist tomb, likely dating to 1000–800 BCE. Its significance lies in the presence of associated pottery, including a possible cinerary urn and food vessel, indicating funerary practices of the period.
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Places near here
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