Monument record 588 - BAY HIRIVAGH, BARRA

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Oval, apparently artificial, mound

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Grid reference NF 71250 03000 (point)
Map sheet NF70SW
Island Barra
Parish BARRA, Western Isles

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NF70SW 5 7125 0300.

(NF 7125 0300) A long grass-covered mound that appears to be artificial rather like a boat burial.
(Information from C F Tebbutt, 1959)

The mound, measuring approximately 14.0m N-S by 7.5m E-W and 0.8m maximium height, is situated at the east end of a small island in Bay Hirivagh, and is as described above. A few loose stones are visible around its base.
No further information could be obtained.
Visited by OS (N K B) 17 May 1965.

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Jul 28 2005 2:24PM

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