Monument record 8754 - SY95 SANDRAY

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Shelter, possibly adapted chambered tomb

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Grid reference NL 64116 92144 (point)
Map sheet NL69SW
Island Sandray
Parish BARRA, Western Isles

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SY95 (NL64119214) Shelter.
Location: On side slope af Allt a Mhuillinn outside northern head dyke.
Description: Superficially irregular single cell, 3 x 2.5 m, but distortion may be due to displacement of and collapse. Constructed with large blocks, 0.5 - 1 m in size.
Note: Could be adapted chamber tomb.
Brannigan and Foster 2000, 75


Keith Branigan & Patrick Foster, 2000, From Barra to Berneray: Archaeological Survey and Excavation in the Southern Isles ... (Bibliographic reference). SWE41033.

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  • --- Bibliographic reference: Keith Branigan & Patrick Foster. 2000. From Barra to Berneray: Archaeological Survey and Excavation in the Southern Isles .... SEARCH vol 5.

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Mar 27 2001 12:00AM

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