Monument record 1707 - DUN CHLIF, BARRA

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Grid reference NF 68350 05320 (point)
Map sheet NF60NE
Island Barra
Parish BARRA, Western Isles

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NF60NE 18 6835 0532

G11: Disturbed remains of a structure of large stone blocks set on exposed headland east of Dun Clieff (NF60NE 1). Not a hut or shelter; possibly some sort of ritual monument.
K Branigan 1992; NMRS MS/595/7, 7; MS/595/8, 13

Measures 4 x 2.5 m, three large blocks across north end, according to Branigan and Foster 2000, 36.
CSB 4/2/03.


K Branigan, 1992d, Discovery and Excavation, Scotland, 87 (Bibliographic reference). SWE25418.

Keith Branigan & Patrick Foster, 2000, From Barra to Berneray: Archaeological Survey and Excavation in the Southern Isles ... (Bibliographic reference). SWE41033.

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  • --- Bibliographic reference: K Branigan. 1992d. Discovery and Excavation, Scotland. 87. 87.
  • --- Bibliographic reference: Keith Branigan & Patrick Foster. 2000. From Barra to Berneray: Archaeological Survey and Excavation in the Southern Isles .... SEARCH vol 5.

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Jul 28 2005 2:24PM

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