Monument record 1305 - DUNAN RUADH, KILLEGRAY
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | NF 97470 83120 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NF98SE |
| Island | Killegray |
| Parish | HARRIS, Western Isles |
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Full Description
NF98SE 2 9747 8312.
(NF 9747 8312) Dunan Ruadh (NR)
RCAHMS 1928.
Dunan Ruadh: The highest part of this rocky islet is surrounded by the remains of a stone wall, enclosing an almost circular area of c.21-23ft diameter. A small part of the outer facing wall (c.8ft thick) is seen towards the N.
RCAHMS 1928.
On a rocky tidal islet are the remains of Dunan Ruadh, a dun, now largely obscured by blown sand. Traces of the outer wall-face can be seen, particularly in th NNW where it survives to 3 courses in height, indicating an external diameter of 14.1m. The inner face is visible on the W side, giving a wall thickness of 3.1m at this point.
Revised at 1/2500.
Visited by OS (N K B) 7 July 1969.
RCAHMS, 1928, The RCAHMCS 9th Report & Inventory: Outer Hebrides, Skye and the Small Isles, 40, No. 123 (Bibliographic reference). SWE5587.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWE5587 Bibliographic reference: RCAHMS. 1928. The RCAHMCS 9th Report & Inventory: Outer Hebrides, Skye and the Small Isles. 40, No. 123.
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- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
