Find Spot record 1308 - KILLEGRAY
Summary
Centred on NF 97 83, findspot of Viking burial with scales and Thors hammer (now lost)
Location
| Grid reference | NF 97000 83000 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NF98SE |
| Island | Killegray |
| Parish | HARRIS, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
NF98SE 5 centred 97 83.
Carmichael describe a grave exposed by wave action found on Keilligrey, in the ancient burial plot called Cladh Aruinn, which contained a skeleton, a small hammer and a pair of scales. There is a strong possibility that this may be the same site referred to by Martin (M Martin 1934) as being on the neighbouring island of Ensay. See NF98NE 5. M Martin 1934; A Carmichael 1900; Information contained in letter from Kate Brown to J Close-Brooks 2 November 1977.
Martin Martin, 1695a, A Description of the Western Islands of Scotland c. 1695, 50 (Bibliographic reference). SWE5082.
A Carmichael, 1900, Carmina Gadelica, 238 (Bibliographic reference). SWE13535.
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Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
