Monument record 1719 - GEOIDASTER, LEWIS

Summary

Cairn, and possible shielings

Location

Grid reference NB 19600 39400 (point)
Map sheet NB13NE
Island Lewis
Parish UIG, Western Isles

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

NB13NE 8 196 394.

At the W end of a ridge joining a rounded hill (Cnocan Ball Dubh) to the S, with a rocky hillock to the W, and overlooking valleys to E and W, there is a near circular mound approximately 20m diameter and nearly 2m high, of stones partly covered by grass and heather. As the cairn is largely surrounded by peat and heather it may be larger than described. No large stones or other evidence of chambers exist.
Many of the surface stones have been rearranged to form five semi-modern sub-circular settings.
G R Curtis and M R Curtis 1990a.


G R and M R Curtis and Curtis, 1990a, Discovery and Excavation, Scotland, 49 (Bibliographic reference). SWE11815.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Bibliographic reference: G R and M R Curtis and Curtis. 1990a. Discovery and Excavation, Scotland. 49. 49.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 28 2005 2:24PM

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