Monument record 13934 - Nask, Tangabhal, Barra
Summary
Circular shelter incorporating large glacial erratic
Location
| Grid reference | NL 6491 9812 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NL69NW |
| Island | Barra |
| Parish | BARRA, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
NL 6491 9812
Circular rock shelter 2.5m internal diameter, built against a 1m high boulder face on west side of valley. Rin consists of a bout 12 stones, up to 0.55m in hgieght. May have a possible gap or doorway to S. The large boulder is 1.5m deep and behind this is a second cist-like structure utilising two further natural boulders, internal space 1.35m by 0.55m. A natural opening 0.65m to the S has been blocked up with a long rectangular boulder. The main built walling survives up to 5 courses 0.67m high.
Knott 2001, 12
It is possible that this is the same as smr 2112, but not clear from the records.
MML 8.2.2007
Carol Knott, 2001, Barra & Vatersay Survey, Western Isles (Unpublished document). SWE41119.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWE41119 Unpublished document: Carol Knott. 2001. Barra & Vatersay Survey, Western Isles.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Feb 8 2007 9:41AM
