What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Preston Hall 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 monument associated with the early Christian period in Scotland. Its significance lies in contributing to the understanding of burial practices and settlement patterns during the transition from Iron Age to medieval society.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
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South LodgeDrain(s) (period Unassigned), Ring Ditch (period Unassigned) · 1000 yd
Glen WoodWood · 1135 yd
The Great Yew of OrmistonHeritage attraction · 1169 yd
Ormiston HallCountry House (18th Century) · 1244 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 1.5 mi
Pencaitland Railway WalkVisitor information · 1.8 mi
Cranston CemeteryCemetery (20th Century) · 1.9 mi
Edgehead RoadNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 2.1 mi
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Photo: Jim Barton · CC BY-SA 2.0