Monument record 8216 - Loch Crakavaig

Summary

Unknown date, Wall/ alignment

Location

Grid reference Centred NF 79196 10594 (2m by 2m)
Map sheet NF71SE
Island Eriskay
Parish SOUTH UIST, Western Isles

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

E 257:
The orientation of this short wall or alignment is from south-west to north-east. Only 2 metres (three stones) are still visible. The three stones seem to be in situ. Two stones stand quite near, while there is a 40 cm gap to the third. They are situated on relatively flat land about 60 metres west from Loch Crakavaig.
Interpretation: The purpose of this wall or alignment of stones is completely unknown. If it once formed part of a longer and higher stone (and turf) wall, it could date to medieval or post medieval times. If it is part of a stone alignment it could date to prehistoric times. In both cases the structure has been robbed since.


Tessa Engelbrecht, 2000, The Archaeology of Eriskay (Bibliographic reference). SWE41025.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Bibliographic reference: Tessa Engelbrecht. 2000. The Archaeology of Eriskay.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jun 27 2000 12:00AM

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