Monument record 1982 - SHEADER, SANDRAY

Summary

NL 6328 9234 and 6329 9232

Location

Grid reference NL 63200 92300 (point)
Map sheet NL69SW
Parish BARRA, Western Isles

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

NL69SW 14 6328 9234 and 6329 9232

SY10: NL 6328 9234 Small stone cairn, diameter 1.5m, of placed stones. One large stone (length 0.8m) fallen at N end.
To SE at NL 6329 9232 are the remains of a circular stone-founded hut (SY 11), 2.5m in diameter.
NMRS MS/595/6, 9

SY10 (NL63289234) Cairn.
Location: Coatal bench.
Description: Ovoid 1.2m diam. Low mound that may have a set stone kerb and a large 1 m square slab could be a cap stone or fallen upright.
Brannigan and Foster 2000, 67

SY11 (NL63299232) Cairn.
Location: Coastal bench on slightly elevated position 2 m from SY 10.
Description: Circular single cell, 2.5 m diam. with some stone set in a ring.
Note: Could be a shelter.
Brannigan and Foster 2000, 67


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

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- 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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Record last edited

Jul 28 2005 2:24PM

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