Monument record 1724 - AIRD CALLANISH, CRULIVIG, LEWIS

The monument consists of a small burial cairn, probably of prehistoric date. The cairn is largely
denuded, and survives as a low mound of earth and small stones, approximately 6m in
diameter. There is a single upright stone 1m high, and several large stones suggest that there
was once a kerb around the perimeter of the cairn. Tumbled stone on the slope to the E
suggests that the cairn was formerly much more prominent. The area to be scheduled is a
rectangle, 20m SW-NE by 15m NW-SE, with the NW side 11m from the modern fence, as
marked in red on the accompanying map.
Statement of National Importance
The monument is of national importance as a member of the large Callanish group of
prehistoric remains, and for its own sake as a small prehistoric burial cairn which although
reduced appears to be undisturbed at its heart, and may conceal important evidence for
prehistoric ritual and burial practices.
Extract from the Historic Environment Scotland designations portal.

G R and M R Curtis and Curtis, 1990g, Discovery and Excavation, Scotland, 49 (Bibliographic reference). SWE11821.