Monument record 1453 - MINGULAY

Summary

Unlocated, sub-rectangular structure, possibly a burial

Location

Grid reference NL 50000 80000 (point)
Map sheet NL58SW
Island Mingulay
Parish BARRA, Western Isles

Map

Type and Period (3)

Full Description

NL58SE 62 Unlocated

(No grid reference or location cited). MY 31. Sub-rectangular structure, possibly a burial site, 5 x 2m, with slightly mounded earth interior. Set high on west cliffs and suffering severe wind erosion and peat deflation to its west front. Facade rock slabs originally set upright have fallen and some have tumbled into advancing peat deflation hole.
K Branigan 1993: NMRS MS/595/9.


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

Sources/Archives (1)

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

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 28 2005 2:24PM

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