Monument record 8151 - Rhuban

E229:
This jetty is the present site of docking for the tow ferries running services to Eriskay from South Uist and Barra. It takes the form of two slipways making an L shape. The main slip, measuring 59 x 8.5 metres is orientated from north north-west to south south-east and has a large wooden jetty or pier constructed on its west side. This acts as a breakwater, a mooring dock and gives access to a red navigation light at its north end. The second slipway, running from west south-west to east north-east measures 40 x 3.5 metres. Both are constructed of concrete. Situated 100 metres to the west is a second red navigation light and associated building.
Interpretation: This jetty system was constructed at the time of the commissioning of the new ferry during 1979.
Impact Detail: The south-western corner of this jetty is on the line of the proposed approach road for the causeway. The second navigation light is located directly on the line of the road.
(Babtie Group, 1999)

Babtie Group, 2000, Eriskay Causeway Archaeological Sruvey Draft Report (Unpublished document).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