Monument record 9961 - VN77 North Vatersay

Summary

Cairn, shelter

Location

Grid reference NL 63045 95659 (point)
Map sheet NL69NW
Island Vatersay
Parish BARRA, Western Isles

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

VN76 (NL630956) Prominent grassed mound, c. 7.5 m diam., with heavily embedded stone blocks and at least three stones set upright around northern perimeter. Protected by a low rock face to the east, flanked by a stream to the west. Possibly a prehistoric cairn.

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)

  • --- 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 4:08PM

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