Monument record 1034 - EILEAN AN DUIN, LOCH OLAVAT, BENBECULA
Summary
Possible site of dun
Location
| Grid reference | NF 81210 54860 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NF85SW |
| Island | Benbecula |
| Parish | SOUTH UIST, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
NF85SW 1 8121 5486.
(NF 8130 5482) Eilean an Duin. Site of Dun (O.E)
OS 6"map, Inverness-shire, 2nd ed., (1903)
On Eilean an Duin there are a number of large loose stones which have the appearance of being the site of a dun.
Name Book 1878.
The site of this dun is most probably located on a small island, close to the W shore of Loch Olavat at NF 8121 5486. It is covered by large stones and is connected to the shore by a partially submeged causeway. It could not be ascertained which island carries the name "Eilean on Duin".
Visited by OS (R D) 18 May 1965.
Name Book (County), 1998, Name Books of the Ordnance Survey, Book No. 10, 74a (Unpublished document). SWE4254.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWE4254 Unpublished document: Name Book (County). 1998. Name Books of the Ordnance Survey. Book No. 10, 74a.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
