Monument record 625 - ERISKAY

Summary

Unlocated site of souterrain(s)

Location

Grid reference NF 79011 09032 (point)
Map sheet NF70NE
Island Eriskay
Parish SOUTH UIST, Western Isles

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

NF71SE 9 unlocated.

Martin (M Martin 1934) notes that there are "some houses under ground" in the island of Eriskay. One is in South Ferry Town, opposite Barra.
M Martin 1934.

The name 'South Ferry Town' is not known on the island; no further information.
Visited by OS (J T T) 18 May 1965.

EF 42: Probably Early Historic. A site of regional importance.
Impact Description: The location of this site is unknown, so it is not known whether it could be affected.
(Babtie Group, 1999)


Martin Martin, 1695a, A Description of the Western Islands of Scotland c. 1695, 87 (Bibliographic reference). SWE5082.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Bibliographic reference: Martin Martin. 1695a. A Description of the Western Islands of Scotland c. 1695. 4th. 87.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 28 2005 2:24PM

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