Monument record 8381 - Ben Scrien

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Medieval/ Post Medieval, Dyke

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Grid reference Centred NF 79702 11581 (106m by 108m)
Map sheet NF71SE
Island Eriskay
Parish SOUTH UIST, Western Isles

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This dyke runs for approximately 140 metres in a roughly north-easterly direction. It stands about 50 cm high and is at some places up to 1 metre wide. It is situated on the flat ground on foot of Ben Scrien.
Interpretation: The purpose of this dyke is not known. However, it could have been used for stock management.

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Jul 20 2000 12:00AM

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