Monument record 3268 - ALINE, LEWIS

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Cairn, with later post-mediaeval building

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Grid reference NB 20620 12250 (point)
Map sheet NB21SW
Island Lewis
Parish LOCHS, Western Isles

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NB21SW 6.06 2062 1227

About 160m ENE of NB21SW 4 there is a similar cairn of stones just above high water level. Sea erosion is occurring at the toe of the structure. On top there are the remains of a building of blackhouse type with adjacent storehouse. [OS 1:10,000 map, 1973 shows an unroofed building at NB 2062 1225, in the area indicated by Curtis and Curtis.]
M R and G R Curtis 1994c

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Jul 28 2005 2:24PM

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