Monument record 2326 - BARRA
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | NL 66500 97200 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NL69NE |
| Island | Barra |
| Parish | BARRA, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
NL69NE 47 6650 9720
C1:(NL6650 9720 to 6665-9775) Extensive traces of docksides and foundations associated with herring fisheries at the beginning of the century. Some are now beginning to collapse, possibly as a result of wave action created by ferries and larger boats.
K Branigan, D Gilbertson and P Foster; NMRS MS/595/6
17. Castle Bay (K1)
Site type: docksides etc. Extensive traces of docksides and foundations associated with herring fisheries, late 19th-early 20th century.
Branigan adn Grattan 1998, 23
Also in Branigan and Foster 2000, 23.
Keith Branigan & John Grattan, 1998, Coastal Assessment Survey Barra and Vatersay (Bibliographic reference). SWE41024.
Keith Branigan & Patrick Foster, 2000, From Barra to Berneray: Archaeological Survey and Excavation in the Southern Isles ... (Bibliographic reference). SWE41033.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SWE41024 Bibliographic reference: Keith Branigan & John Grattan. 1998. Coastal Assessment Survey Barra and Vatersay. 1 & 2.
- --- SWE41033 Bibliographic reference: Keith Branigan & Patrick Foster. 2000. From Barra to Berneray: Archaeological Survey and Excavation in the Southern Isles .... SEARCH vol 5.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
