Monument record MWE150214 - Eimisgeir

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Grid reference NB 2236 3176 (point)
Map sheet NB23SW
Island Lewis
Parish UIG, Western Isles

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A small island situated at the outer mouth of Amhuinn Dhubh. The island has a notible high spot on which there stones visible poking through the soil, these do not look like a natural arrangement. This area is also heavily disturbed by ground nesting sea birds. On lower ground to the east are the remains of a stone structure. This feature appaers to be D shaped and may have been a temporary structure. Dimensions are 6m width x 4m. Given the location this site may be related fishing in some manner.

K.Murphy (Archaeologist CnES) 27/08/2021

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Dec 2 2021 12:56PM

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