Monument record 1700 - CRULIVIG ISLAND

Summary

Stone platform, possible cairn

Location

Grid reference NB 17050 33800 (point)
Map sheet NB13SE
Island Lewis
Parish UIG, Western Isles

Map

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Full Description

NB13SE 15 1705 3380.

There is an extensive accumulation of stones forming a level platform with sides sloping down to the shore, and surmounted by 2 erect stones set on edge, and probably several fallen stones possibly forming a rectangle. Overall size of area is approximately 14m by 10m; of platform is 7.5m by 7.0m; and of rectangle is 4.1m by 4.6m.
It is located near the S tip of the island, on the W shore, above rock at high tide level. The island belongs to the village of Crulivig and is accessible on foot only at low spring tides.
G R Curtis and M R Curtis 1991c.


G R and M R Curtis and Curtis, 1991c, Discovery and Excavation, Scotland, 76 (Bibliographic reference). SWE18560.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Bibliographic reference: G R and M R Curtis and Curtis. 1991c. Discovery and Excavation, Scotland. 76. 76.

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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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