Monument record MWE150349 - Sgier nan Radan

Summary

Naust

Location

Grid reference NF 8415 6369 (point)
Map sheet NF86SW
Island North Uist
Parish NORTH UIST, Western Isles

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Full Description

Probable stone built boat naust, identified on current AP's due to its pionted bow, boat shape. Located in a small shallow bay, possible other coastal edge features are extant. Further survey of this bay and surrounding headlands would be beneficial.
KM (Arch Service) 14/04/2023

Large drystone naust in moderate condition, comprising of two parallel walls of tapering profile. Both walls are built in the tidal zone and run into the shoreline, terminating in a pionted bow shaped cutting (possibly with stone lining). The last 2m of the bow shaped cutting are above of the tidal zone. Aprroximate dimensions 14m x 4m height 1.5m. There is a small clearway for boat landing adjacent to this feature, on the opposite side of the bay.
K.Murphy (CnES Arch Service) 31/08/2023

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Record last edited

Sep 12 2023 9:25AM

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