Monument record 8341 - Acairseid

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Medieval/ Post Medieval, Stone structure

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Grid reference NF 79132 09927 (point)
Map sheet NF70NE
Island Eriskay
Parish SOUTH UIST, Western Isles

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This stone sturcture measures 4 x 6 metres. The stones which represent the wall are just 50 cm high and mostly covered with turf and long grass. It is built against a cliff, which represents the back wall of this structure. It is situated on a terrace a few metres above the sea surface.
Interpretation: This structure was probably built to act as a shelter for fishing equipment.

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Jul 17 2000 12:00AM

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