Monument record 356 - LOCH ARNISH, LEWIS

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Island dun, possibly crannog

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Grid reference NB 42300 30230 (point)
Map sheet NB43SW
Island Lewis
Parish STORNOWAY, Western Isles

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NB43SW 13 4230 3023.
The foundations of the islet in Loch Arnish seem to be formed of rubble-work.
F O Blundell 1913.

'A fortified island or dun which was probably occupied into the middle ages.'
Inf: Historic Scotland, September 1992.

'The area to be scheduled is oval measuring a maximum of 35m N-S by 15m E-W.'
HS scheduling document 21 May 1992.


F O Blundell, 1912-13, Proc Soc Antiq Scot, 300 (Bibliographic reference). SWE1455.

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  • --- Bibliographic reference: F O Blundell. 1912-13. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 47. 257-302. 300.

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Feb 20 2024 3:09PM

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