Monument record 8735 - SY64 SANDRAY
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | NL 65156 91874 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NL69SE |
| Island | Sandray |
| Parish | BARRA, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
SY64 (NL65159187) Complex of three shelters.
Location: North-east coastal shell sand dunes.
Description: Group of interconnected shelter constructions of various shapes defined by outlines of set stones occupying an area of 8 x 6 m.
Note: Threatened by erosion of sand soils.
Brannigan and Foster 2000, 72
SY64a (NL65159187) Shelter.
Location: As above.
Description: Ovoid, 3 m diam., single cell opening into area (c).
Brannigan and Foster 2000, 73
SY64b (NL65159187) Shelter.
Location: As above.
Description: Subrectangular, 4 x 3 m, single cell with entrance to south.
Brannigan and Foster 2000, 73
SY64c (NL65159187) Shelter.
Location: As above.
Description: Not clearly defined except for single linear wall line north-south between (a) and (b) and a jumbled collection of stone work forming possible containment of an area c.6 x 3 m..
Brannigan and Foster 2000, 73
Keith Branigan & Patrick Foster, 2000, From Barra to Berneray: Archaeological Survey and Excavation in the Southern Isles ... (Bibliographic reference). SWE41033.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWE41033 Bibliographic reference: Keith Branigan & Patrick Foster. 2000. From Barra to Berneray: Archaeological Survey and Excavation in the Southern Isles .... SEARCH vol 5.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Mar 27 2001 12:00AM
