Monument record 11685 - LEWIS, GEARRAIDH HESTAVAL
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Location
| Grid reference | NB 2156 3983 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NB23NW |
| Island | Lewis |
| Parish | UIG, Western Isles |
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Full Description
NB23NW 41 2156 3985
What may be a single unroofed shieling-hut is depicted on the 1st edition of the OS 6-inch map (Island of Lewis, Ross-shire 1854, sheet 18). This site lies within a system of head-dykes (NB24SW 60) centred on NB 218 412.
The shieling-hut is not shown on the current edition of the OS 1:10000 map (1974).
Information from RCAHMS (AKK) 24 September 1997.
REPORT DATE: 23/01/2002
Sheiling type structure located on a raised area adjacent to natural rock outcrop.
It comprises of a circular grassy mound with a concave centre with some internal stones. Probable entrance to south east with a smaller circular area visible, possibly adjoining it. An additional smaller structure in located several metres to the north comprising of upright and scattered stones, possibly representing some form of cleit.
K.Murphy (Archaeologist CnES) 12/05/2020
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Record last edited
May 19 2020 2:25PM
