Monument record 9920 - VN29 North Vatersay
Summary
Prehistoric hut and later shieling
Location
| Grid reference | NL 62542 96861 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NL69NW |
| Island | Vatersay |
| Parish | BARRA, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
VN29 (NL625968) A prominent grassed-over knoll, 15 x 14 m, with well-embedded stone blocks scattered on its summit. Rabbit burrowing suggests a good depth of soil on the knoll. Four sherds were found in rabbit spoil, three of which were small and featureless. The fourth was a flat-topped rim of possible LBA date. The blocks on the summit form an amorphous group about 6 x 4 m. Prehistoric site, possibly with later shieling structure.
Brannigan and Foster 2000, 42
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
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Record last edited
Feb 18 2003 4:07PM
