Monument record 2020 - TOM A' REITHEAN, MINGULAY

Summary

Rectangular cairn. Prehistoric or medieval?

Location

Grid reference NL 56770 84640 (point)
Map sheet NL58SE
Island Mingulay
Parish BARRA, Western Isles

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

NL58SE 85 5677 8464

MY 29: Rectangular cairn, 5 x 2m, with stone around three sides and the largest blocks at W end. Prehistoric or medieval? [See Ms. for plan].
K Branigan 1993: NMRS MS/595/10, 9.

MY 29: (NL5676 8464) Peat dryer.
Location: Lower slope.
Description: Rectangular, 5 x 2 m, single cell with low mound in centre edged with spaced stones to a substantial facade at the west end where large flat slabs, originally set on edge, have fallen. The east end blends into the hillside.
Brannigan and Foster 2000, 98


K Branigan, 1993b, Discovery and Excavation, Scotland, 109 (Bibliographic reference). SWE28576.

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

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Bibliographic reference: K Branigan. 1993b. Discovery and Excavation, Scotland. 109. 109.
  • --- 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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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 28 2005 2:24PM

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