Monument record 488 - SGAR, ST KILDA
Summary
Centred on NF 097 987, souterrain or scree structure, not now known
Location
| Grid reference | NF 09700 98700 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NF09NE |
| Island | Hirta, St Kilda |
| Parish | HARRIS, Western Isles |
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Full Description
NF09NE 5 097 987.
(Area NF 097 987) A suabterranean house (J Sands 1875), traditionally used as a hiding-place in times of danger, is situated on the face of the hill called Sgal (Sgar), overlooking the E bay.
Built of fairly small stones, it contained two beds recessed in the wall, but absence of ashes and smoke-marks indicated that it had not been used as a permanent abode.
J Sands 1875 and 1878.
This building was not located.
Visited by OS (J L D) 12 August 1967.
J Sands, 1875, Life in St Kilda, 82 (Bibliographic reference). SWE12860.
J Sands, 1876-8, Proc Soc Antiq Scot, 88 (Bibliographic reference). SWE6187.
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Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
