Monument record 1182 - LOCH FADA, NORTH UIST

NF87SE 19 8796 7121.

(NF 8796 7121) The remains of an enclosing wall are traceable on an island (120 x 50 yards), situated at the east end of Loch Fada and occupying almost the whole width of the island. Part of the west side is more or less naturally defended by a line of vertical rock.
Evidence suggests there were entrances at its north and south extremities, with causeways from both points to the neighbouring shores. An interior wall stands at the south end but a dense covering of peat hides what traces there may be of separate buildings, except for one just near the northern boundary wall.
Portions of two querns were found on the east shore.
E Beveridge 1911.

Along the N, E and W sides of this island are the remains of walling, largely turf-covered but exposed near the water's edge. The wst side is naturally defended by living rock. Narrow entrances were detected in the N and S walls, but only indistinct traces of the southern causeway could be seen.
The vegetation has been burned off recently but no internal structures were observed.
This feature is probably a dun.
Visited by OS (R B) 21 June 1965.