Monument record 1467 - TRAIGH THEINISH

Summary

Sub-rectangular structure

Location

Grid reference NB 11510 35390 (point)
Map sheet NB13NW
Island Lewis
Parish UIG, Western Isles

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

no. 40
The outlines of a sub-rectangular structure are visible in the sand in a deflating area of machair behind the Traigh Theinish. This structure is 4m long by 2.5m, with a possible entrance in the northern end. Parts of the wall around the entrance form slight mounds while the remainder is defined by individual stones.
Armit 1992, 59


Ian Armit, 1992, Archaeological Field Survey of the Bhaltos (Valtos) Peninsula, Lewis (Bibliographic reference). SWE41031.

I Armit, 1994, Proc Soc Antiq Scot, No.40, 85 (Bibliographic reference). SWE34817.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Bibliographic reference: I Armit. 1994. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 124. 67-93, fiche 1:A4-G5. No.40, 85.
  • --- Bibliographic reference: Ian Armit. 1992. Archaeological Field Survey of the Bhaltos (Valtos) Peninsula, Lewis.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 28 2005 2:24PM

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