Monument record 8143 - Rhuban

Summary

Neolithic/ Bronze Age, Cairn

Location

Grid reference Centred NF 78305 12197 (3m by 3m)
Map sheet NF71SE
Island Eriskay
Parish SOUTH UIST, Western Isles

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

E 221:
Measuring 2.8 metres in diameter this small fragmentary kerbed cairn is located on a prominent knoll on the north facing slopes of Rhuban. It has commanding views to the west, north and east and is in the immediate vicinity of two other such sites E 216 and 222. The fragmentary remains of the kerb are most visible in the north-western quadrant of the site.
(Babtie Group, 1999)


Babtie Group, 2000, Eriskay Causeway Archaeological Sruvey Draft Report (Unpublished document). SWE41018.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: Babtie Group. 2000. Eriskay Causeway Archaeological Sruvey Draft Report.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Jun 15 2000 12:00AM

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