Monument record 11694 - LEWIS, GEARRAIDH HESTAVAL
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Location
| Grid reference | NB 2140 3983 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NB23NW |
| Island | Lewis |
| Parish | UIG, Western Isles |
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Full Description
NB23NW 16 2140 3983
What may be a single unroofed shieling-hut and one enclosure are 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 and enclosure are also 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 is located on a raised area to the north of the enclosed field system. It comprises of a circular grassy mound with a concave centre with some internal stones. Probable entrance to east and two upright stones located 2m to the west (NB21370 39829). Field system comprises of a well preserved lazy beds enclosed by a boundary wall of earth and stone.
K.Murphy (Archaeologist CnES) 12/05/2020
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Record last edited
May 13 2020 5:10PM
