Monument record 13940 - Cuitheir, Barra

Summary

Settlement mound

Location

Grid reference NF 67185 03565 (point)
Map sheet NF60SE
Island Barra
Parish BARRA, Western Isles

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

NF 6718 0356
Prominent oval green mound of prehistoric date, rising above surrounding level, with four upright squarish stones up to 0.8m high (width ).5m x 0.4m) and others partly covered by turf. The top of the mound is c. 4m in diameter, and lies towards the NW side of a larger, lower oval mound 12m wide with some stones showing around edge, especially to SE where at least one appears set orthostatically, and with possibly other stones beyond. Overlooke dby Dun Cuier
Knott 2001, 19


Carol Knott, 2001, Barra & Vatersay Survey, Western Isles (Unpublished document). SWE41119.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: Carol Knott. 2001. Barra & Vatersay Survey, Western Isles.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Feb 8 2007 10:38AM

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