Monument record 1901 - OROSAY
Summary
Cairn
Location
| Grid reference | NF 71730 06060 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NF70NW |
| Island | Orosay, Barra |
| Parish | BARRA, Western Isles |
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Full Description
NF70NW 12 7173 0606
E3: A cairn, c5m in diameter comprised largely of peat and other superficial material with traces of a rough kerb of boulders. Located on low ridge, 30m from sea. Date uncertain.
NMRS MS/595/10, 5
16. Orosay
Site Type:Cairn
A low cairn ,mostly comprised of peat and soil ,c.5m diameter with a rough kerb of boulders.Probably a prehistoric burial cairn,although the use of peat and soil for the cairn material is unusual on Barra and Vatersay.
Branigan and Gratton p9.
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Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
