Monument record 6981 - South Glen Dale
Summary
Location
Grid reference | Centred NF 78754 14803 (9m by 7m) |
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Map sheet | NF71SE |
Island | South Uist |
Parish | SOUTH UIST, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
SU 58:
Constructed in a Fissure between fragmented bedrock on the north side of a low ridge this feature is orientated from west to east and measures 8 x 2.5 metres. It is constructed of large capstones visible at the surface as slabs measuring ca 1.5 x 1 metres. Inside it has been largely been silted up hawever several short stretches of coursed stonework can be seen.
Interpretation: This feature may represent the remains of a souterrain utilising natural bedrock formations and capped with large rough hewn capstones.
(Babtie Group, 1999)
Babtie Group, 2000, Eriskay Causeway Archaeological Sruvey Draft Report (Unpublished document). SWE41018.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWE41018 Unpublished document: Babtie Group. 2000. Eriskay Causeway Archaeological Sruvey Draft Report.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 5 2000 12:00AM