Monument record 1468 - SKALASHAL

Summary

Annular structure

Location

Grid reference NB 09470 36170 (point)
Map sheet NB03NE
Island Lewis
Parish UIG, Western Isles

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

no. 42
this is an annular structure with external diameters of 7.5m north-wouth by 7m east-west. It has a wall width of 0.8 - 1m. The structure survives as grassed-over stone wall-footings. It lies on a terrace overlooking the Trialabhat area. The structure is associated with a residual bank running off to the south-west for a distance of 14m.
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.42, 85 (Bibliographic reference). SWE34817.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Bibliographic reference: I Armit. 1994. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 124. 67-93, fiche 1:A4-G5. No.42, 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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