What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Athelstaneford as Long Cist (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.
Early Medieval long cist; a simple burial structure associated with the early Christian period in Scotland. Its presence contributes to understanding local burial practices and settlement patterns during the transition from Pagan to Christian traditions.
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Places near here
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RAF East FortuneVisitor information · 1689 yd
de Havilland CometVisitor information · 1705 yd
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ConcordeHeritage attraction · 1.2 mi
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Barney HillNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.8 miOther information
Photo: Mike Pennington · CC BY-SA 2.0