Monument record 9960 - VN75 North Vatersay
Summary
Shelter, circular stone setting
Location
| Grid reference | NL 62851 96168 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NL69NW |
| Island | Vatersay |
| Parish | BARRA, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
VN75 (NL628961) A low boat-shaped mound, 9.2 x 4 m, the perimeter partly marked by natural rock but mostly by stone blocks. Some of the perimeter blocks have been robbed to build a circular stone setting about 1.5 m diam. On the centre of the mound. Purpose and date of mound uncertain; secondary shelter type A.
Brannigan and Foster 2000, 44
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.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Mar 20 2003 3:59PM
