Monument record 8336 - Acairseid Mhor, Eriskay

Summary

Medieval/ Post Medieval, Wall

Location

Grid reference Centred NF 79521 09796 (15m by 10m)
Map sheet NF70NE
Island Eriskay
Parish SOUTH UIST, Western Isles

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Full Description

E 384:
This wall is situated directly on the shore of a small bay on the north side of Acairseid Mhor. It continues a natural stone outcrop to the inland. The wall runs 15 metres to the west north-west, and is now partly covered with grass/ soil. It stands 10 metres south-east of house E 383.
Interpretation:This wall was probably built to stabilize the soil next to the natural stone outcrop. This bay was most likely used as a small harbour. A precice date of the wall cannot be given.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 17 2000 12:00AM

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