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Arniston

Long Cist(s) (early Medieval)
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Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Arniston as Long Cist(s) (early Medieval). 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.
Early Medieval long cist; a type of simple burial monument, typically rectangular and covered with a capstone. Its significance lies in providing insights into early Christian burial practices in Scotland.

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