Monument record 1414 - BERNERAY
Summary
Standing stone, said to be dedicated to St Christopher
Location
| Grid reference | NL 56000 80000 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NL58SE |
| Island | Berneray, Barra |
| Parish | BARRA, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
NL58SE 4 56 80.
"There is in this Island (of Berneray) an altar dedicated to St. Cristopher, at which the natives perform their devotion. There is a stone set up hereabout seven feet high, and when the inhabitants come near it they take a religious turn round it".
M Martin 1934.
No further information could be obtained during field work.
Visited by OS (W D J) 18 May 1965.
Martin Martin, 1695a, A Description of the Western Islands of Scotland c. 1695, 97 (Bibliographic reference). SWE5082.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWE5082 Bibliographic reference: Martin Martin. 1695a. A Description of the Western Islands of Scotland c. 1695. 4th. 97.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
