Monument record 1697 - LOCH FAOGHAIL CHARRASSAN, LEWIS
Summary
Stone setting, possible cairn or hut circle
Location
| Grid reference | NB 20400 26900 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NB22NW |
| Island | Lewis |
| Parish | UIG, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
NB22NW 5 204 269.
There is a sub-circular setting of 7 stones on edge set firmly into the ground, now under 20cm to 40cm of peat. The largest stone is 0.5m high. The internal dimensions are approximately 5.5m by 4.0m.
It is located on near-level ground on a gently sloping rock and heather ridge overlooking land on the shore of the loch.
The site was brought to our notice by Mr J Crawford.
G R Curtis and M R Curtis 1991a.
G R and M R Curtis and Curtis, 1991a, Discovery and Excavation, Scotland, 76 (Bibliographic reference). SWE18558.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWE18558 Bibliographic reference: G R and M R Curtis and Curtis. 1991a. Discovery and Excavation, Scotland. 76. 76.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
