
What is recorded here
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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Places near here
ArnistonCinerary Urn(s) (bronze Age) · 1 yd
Arniston HouseCountry House (18th Century) · 121 yd
Carrington BridgeRoad Bridge (19th Century) · 493 yd
Purvies HillEnclosure (iron Age) · 623 yd
Long WoodWood · 1301 yd
Castleton StripForest · 1.1 mi
Halk LawMountain / peak · 1.3 mi
Gorebridge, Harvieston CemeteryCemetery (20th Century) · 1.4 mi
Newbyres CastleTower House (medieval) · 1.7 mi
Dalhousie CastleCountry House (period Unassigned), Tower House (15th Century) · 2.6 mi
Rosewell, Carnethie Street, CemeteryCemetery (modern) · 2.9 mi
Rosewell, Carnethie StreetNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 3.1 miOther information
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