Monument record 551 - BORVE, BRUACH BEARNASDALE, BARRA
Summary
Site of cist grave cemetery
Location
| Grid reference | NF 64780 01640 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NF60SW |
| Island | Barra |
| Parish | BARRA, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
NF60SW 3 6478 0164.
(NF 6478 0164) A group of stone-lined graves, at least eight in number, were uncovered by a storm below the high-water mark at Borve, in a cove near the burial-ground of St Brendans (NF60SW 1). Fragments of decayed bone were found in them.
J Wedderspoon 1915.
Not located. No further information found during field investigation. Visited by OS (W D J) 17 May 1965.
J Wedderspoon, 1906-12b, Trans Inverness Sci Soc Fld Club, 317, 322 (Bibliographic reference). SWE7658.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWE7658 Bibliographic reference: J Wedderspoon. 1906-12b. Trans Inverness Sci Soc Fld Club. 7. 315-37. 317, 322.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
