What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Prestonpans, Mary Murray's Institute as Cist (prehistoric). 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.
A cist burial, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age; its significance lies in contributing to the understanding of prehistoric burial practices in East Lothian.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Prestonpans, Preston CrossArchitectural Fragment (17th Century), Market Cross (17th Century) · 86 yd
Preston CrossMonument · 87 yd
Prestonpans, West LoanNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 109 yd
Preston Tower, DoocotDovecot (17th Century) · 123 yd
Preston HouseCountry House (17th Century) · 152 yd
Cpl S (John) Shaw VC MemorialMemorial · 633 yd
Prestonpans Miners MemorialMemorial · 670 yd
Prestonpans, Preston LinksNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 934 yd
The HeughWood · 1672 yd
Prestongrange Mining MuseumMuseum · 1.3 mi
Levenhall Links Bird ReserveNature reserve · 2.0 mi
Fa'side CastleCastle · 2.1 mi