Monument record 14606 - Gearrannan, Carloway . Lewis

Summary

Enclosure

Location

Grid reference NB 19374 44035 (point)
Map sheet NB14SE
Island Lewis
Parish UIG, Western Isles

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

91
NB 1937 4403 20 m OD
Enclosure
Situated on a south facing slope this rectilinear drystone enclosure measures 15 m by 37 m. A small entrance can be seen in the north wall, and internally the enclosure is divided into 5 platforms for cultivation. On the west side of this enclosure are two long platforms 18 and 20 m in length by 7 m in width, and on the east side are three platforms, 10 m by 6.5 m.


Christopher Burgess, 1995, Garenin Landscape Survey: interim report 1a 1994-1995 (Unpublished document). SWE41175.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: Christopher Burgess. 1995. Garenin Landscape Survey: interim report 1a 1994-1995.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 15 2008 10:44AM

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