Monument record 25 - GEODH'AN TRUILLICH, FLANNAN ISLES
Summary
Probable shieling
Location
| Grid reference | NA 72870 46380 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NA74NW |
| Island | Eilean Taigh, Flannan Isles |
| Parish | UIG, Western Isles |
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Full Description
NA74NW 4 7287 4638.
(NA 7287 4628) "A collection of stones arranged in an oval round formation with a diameter of some 11'" lies at the head of the large geo on the W side of Eilean Tighe. The walls now stand about 3 1/2' high and are 3' thick. The remains of a small door on the E side are still to be seen.
M Stewart 1933.
Observed from helicopter; not examined on ground but appears to consist of a small drystone shelter standing about 0.5m high. No evidence of a door could be seen. Probably a shieling bothy.
Visited by OS (R D) 16 July 1971.
M Stewart, 1933, Ronay, 53 map, illust. (Unpublished document). SWE12804.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWE12804 Unpublished document: M Stewart. 1933. Ronay. 53 map, illust..
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
