Monument record 2023 - SLOC GRISIVICK, Ben Rulikbrek, VATERSAY
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | NL 62300 93830 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NL69SW |
| Island | Vatersay |
| Parish | BARRA, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
NL69SW 42 6230 9383
VS17: large ovoid enclosure c60m across formed of orthostatic wall and rock outcrops around three sides and turf wall on fourth. A shepherd's shelter is built with stone blocks up against a rock outcrop on S side.
NMRS MS/595/7, 9
1. Ben Rulikbrek (VS17)
Semi-circular enclosure 60 x 40m constructed of a turf wall to the west, large orthostats to the south and east, and a steep hillside and rock face to the north. A shepherd's shelter, type F is constructed against a large rock on the south side.
Brannigan & Grattan 1998, 44
VS17 (NL623938) Semi-circular enclosure 60 x 40m constructed of a turf wall to the west, large orthostats to the south and east, and a steep hillside and rock face to the north. A shepherd's shelter, type F is constructed against a large rock on the south side.
Brannigan and Foster 2000, 50
Keith Branigan & John Grattan, 1998, Coastal Assessment Survey Barra and Vatersay (Bibliographic reference). SWE41024.
Keith Branigan & Patrick Foster, 2000, From Barra to Berneray: Archaeological Survey and Excavation in the Southern Isles ... (Bibliographic reference). SWE41033.
Sources/Archives (2)
- --- SWE41024 Bibliographic reference: Keith Branigan & John Grattan. 1998. Coastal Assessment Survey Barra and Vatersay. 1 & 2.
- --- SWE41033 Bibliographic reference: Keith Branigan & Patrick Foster. 2000. From Barra to Berneray: Archaeological Survey and Excavation in the Southern Isles .... SEARCH vol 5.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
