Monument record 253 - SOUTH SHAWBOST, CNOC LAOIRAN, LEWIS

NB24NW 7 233 461.

To the N of Loch Raoinavat on the NE slope of Cnoc Laoiran, are the remains of a stone circle reported by Richard Cox. Known to have been robbed of stones for lintels after World War II, only two monoliths remain erect and two prone monoliths. Up to fifteen groups of shattered monolith fragments, socket holes and other stone settings. Ground
Survey suggests a ring of 28.6m diameter with internal stone settings.
M MacRae, M Ponting and R Ponting 1983.

Investigation of associated rectangular stone setting 1.25m by 0.85m overall dimensions, revealed 4 slabs set on edge with peat filled interior.
M Ponting, M MacRae and G R Curtis 1984.

Erosion of peat by rainwater exposed 12 pieces of quartz, 1 core, 7 struck flakes and 4 others - near the rectangular stone setting associated with the stone circle.
G R Curtis and M R Ponting 1986.

M, M and R MacRae, Ponting and, 1983, Discovery and Excavation, Scotland, 39 (Bibliographic reference). SWE14544.

G R and M R Curtis and Ponting, 1986d, Discovery and Excavation, Scotland, 46 (Bibliographic reference). SWE14546.