What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Gerston as 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.
Early Medieval long cist; a simple burial structure associated with the Christianisation period in Scotland. Its significance lies in contributing to the understanding of early burial practices and settlement patterns in the region.
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Places near here
GerstonHuman Remains (period Unassigned) · 49 yd
Tulloch of MiltonCairn (period Unassigned)(possible), Chambered Cairn (neolithic) · 254 yd.jpg?width=1280)
Halkirk, Ulbster Arms HotelHotel (period Unassigned) · 758 yd
Halkirk, Bridge Street, Halkirk BridgeRoad Bridge (period Unassigned) · 809 yd
Halkirk War MemorialMemorial · 816 yd
Battle of Harpsdalebattle · 2.1 mi
AchiesNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 2.6 mi
Achlachan MossForest · 3.7 mi
Beinn FreiceadainMountain / peak · 4.5 mi
Thurso, Mount Vernon, CemeteryCemetery (19th Century) · 4.9 mi
Wolfburn DistilleryHeritage attraction · 5.9 mi
Thurso CastleCastle (17th Century) · 5.9 mi