Monument record 8121 - Rubha na Moine

Summary

Medieval/ post medieval, Dyke

Location

Grid reference Centred NF 78354 13920 (1m by 17m)
Map sheet NF71SE
Island South Uist
Parish SOUTH UIST, Western Isles

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

SU 199:
This dyke runs for 17.5 metres from NF 78354 13935 in the north to NF 78356 13917 in the south and is constructed of turf with some stone orthostats. To the south below the high water line this wall line continues as a bolder alignment for 6 metres from NF 78354 13909 to NF 78355 13903.
Interpretation: This wall is a continuation of dyke SU 194, to the north, and bounds the east edge of the eary feannagan, SU 198, to the west.
(Babtie Group, 1999)


Babtie Group, 2000, Eriskay Causeway Archaeological Sruvey Draft Report (Unpublished document). SWE41018.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: Babtie Group. 2000.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 14 2000 12:00AM

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