Monument record 8175 - Ben Scrien

Summary

Neolithic/ Bronze Age, Cairn

Location

Grid reference Centred NF 78975 11545 (3m by 3m)
Map sheet NF71SE
Island Eriskay
Parish SOUTH UIST, Western Isles

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

E 251:
The fragmentary remains of this kerbed cairn are located on a flat plateau at ca 50 metres OD on the north facing slopes of Ben Scrien. Measuring 3.5 metres in diameter this is one of two, the second being located immediately to the south, E 252.
Interpretation: This is one of three cairns recorded on the modern Ordnance Survey map, the third remains unlocated during this survey.
(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Babtie Group, 2000, Eriskay Causeway Archaeological Sruvey Draft Report (Unpublished document).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  • --- Unpublished document: Babtie Group. 2000.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 20 2000 12:00AM

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