Monument record 8063 - Leac Shleamhuinn
Summary
Medieval/ post medieval, Dyke
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NF 78839 14318 (47m by 54m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NF71SE |
| Island | South Uist |
| Parish | SOUTH UIST, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
SU 141:
Running north-west from the shore at NF 78859 14297 this stone and turf dyke runs for 68 metres to NF 78812 14350 where it turns to the west and becomes dyke SU 137. At point NF 78834 14318 a spur runs away to the east for 16.9 metres and joins up with blackhouse SU 135.
Interpretation: This dyke with SU 137 and 151 forms a coastal enclosure of ca 24970 square metres around house SU 147, Baile H.
(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Babtie Group, 2000, Eriskay Causeway Archaeological Sruvey Draft Report (Unpublished document).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- --- SWE41018 Unpublished document: Babtie Group. 2000.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
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Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 12 2000 12:00AM
