Monument record 139 - GREAT BERNERA
Summary
Unlocated wall below sea level
Location
| Grid reference | NB 10000 30000 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NB13SW |
| Island | Bernera |
| Parish | UIG, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
NB13NE 4 unlocated.
A regularly built stone wall about 40 yards long and 5 to 7ft high, with more underwater, was revealed by an exceptionally low tide, 'opposite to the west side of Lewis, to which it adjoins', on 'Bernera Major.' There is no tradition known about it.
M Martin 1934.
No further information.
Visited by OS (N K B) 22 June 1969.
Martin Martin, 1695a, A Description of the Western Islands of Scotland c. 1695, 96-7 (Bibliographic reference). SWE5082.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWE5082 Bibliographic reference: Martin Martin. 1695a. A Description of the Western Islands of Scotland c. 1695. 4th. 96-7.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
