Monument record 2152 - NUNTON, 'THE MERMAID'S GRAVE'
Summary
The reputed site of the burial of the 'Benbecula Mermaid'
Location
| Grid reference | NF 76100 53450 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NF75SE |
| Island | Benbecula |
| Parish | SOUTH UIST, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
NF75SE 22 7610 5345.
A field reconnaissance of the dunes fringing Culla Bay, undertaken by a correspondent at the request of the Keeper of Mollusca at the NMS, led to the discovery of an isolated stone within a wind-eroded hollow upon the crest of the dunes.
The possibility existed that this could mark the site of the grave of a mermaid, reportedly buried thereabouts cAD 1820-1830.
A brief examination of the stone's character did not support the hypothesis that it had been set-up as a grave-marker.
Sponsor: Granite Productions Ltd.
HSLS Ltd 1994.
Heritage Site and Landscape Su, 1994, Discovery and Excavation, Scotland, 95 (Bibliographic reference). SWE34039.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWE34039 Bibliographic reference: Heritage Site and Landscape Su. 1994. Discovery and Excavation, Scotland. 95. 95.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
