Monument record 9018 - K33 KIESSIMUL

Summary

Prehistoric roundhouse

Location

Grid reference NL 67058 99652 (point)
Map sheet NL69NE
Island Barra
Parish BARRA, Western Isles

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

K33 (NL670996) Substantial spread of stone blocks on hillslope with remains of a 1 m wide circular wall surviving upslope. The structure was c. 7.2 x 6.2 m overall. In the centre of the surviving arc there is a large upright slab, separated by a gap from a similar slab tipped at 45 degrees. Both slabs are covered by large block 1.4 m long. This has the appearance of an original stone0framed door, about 0.9 m wide. Prehistoric roundhouse.
Branigan and Foster 2000, 24

[6 fig. grid ref. only, so inaccurate. CSB 3/4/01].


Keith Branigan & Patrick Foster, 2000, From Barra to Berneray: Archaeological Survey and Excavation in the Southern Isles ..., 24 (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. 24.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Apr 3 2001 12:00AM

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