Monument record 8845 - PY34 PABBAY

Summary

Shieling complex of several shelters

Location

Grid reference NL 59136 87165 (point)
Map sheet NL58NE
Island Pabbay, Barra
Parish BARRA, Western Isles

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

PY34 (NL59138716) Shieling complex.
Location: Coastal bench at base of hill-slope from The Hoe.
Description: A mass of collapsed stonework, 11 x 7 m in area, but in which several shelter sturctures can be seen.
Note: The site is difficult to approach and is in an exposed position liable to erosion.
Brannigan and Foster 2000, 85

PY34a (NL59138716) Shelter.
Location: As above.
Description: Circular single cell, diam. 4 m, of large set slabs.
Brannigan and Foster 2000, 85

PY34b (NL59138716) Shelter.
Location: As above.
Description: Oval single cell, 6 x 4 m, of large set slabs and piled stone, which may be more extensive collapsed stonework obscures a large part of its possible floor area.
Brannigan and Foster 2000, 85

PY34c (NL59138716) Shelter.
Location: As above.
Description: Possibly circular, diam. 3 m, single cell but largely collapsed.
Brannigan and Foster 2000, 85


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

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- 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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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Mar 29 2001 12:00AM

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