Monument record 9331 - B90 BORVE VALLEY

Summary

Shelter type E

Location

Grid reference Centred NF 66335 00735 (9m by 10m)
Map sheet NF60SE
Island Barra
Parish BARRA, Western Isles

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

B90 (NF663007) Rectangular stone setting, 3 x 2 m, set against a large boulder. Shelter type E.
Branigan and Foster 2000, 31

[NB 6 fig. grid ref. only, so inaccurate. CSB 25/4/01].

This feature was identified and recorded during an evaluation by Uist Archaeology, the inaccuracy of the original site location was reduced by the 2009 work. Final accurate site location identified from referencing the 2009 report with current AP's.
K.Murphy (Arch Service CnES) 29/07/2025


Keith Branigan & Patrick Foster, 2000, From Barra to Berneray: Archaeological Survey and Excavation in the Southern Isles ..., 31 (Bibliographic reference). SWE41033.

Uist Archaeology Ltd, 2009, Isle of Barra Distillery Borve. (Unpublished document). SWE41379.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Bibliographic reference: Keith Branigan & Patrick Foster. 2000. From Barra to Berneray: Archaeological Survey and Excavation in the Southern Isles .... SEARCH vol 5. 31.
  • --- Unpublished document: Uist Archaeology Ltd. 2009. Isle of Barra Distillery Borve..

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jul 29 2025 3:06PM

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