Monument record MWE157524 - Howmore
Summary
Cross inscribed stone
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NF 7575 3639 (10m by 13m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NF73NE |
| Island | South Uist |
| Parish | SOUTH UIST, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A square stone pillar with two inscribed circular motiffs with internal inscribed crosses. This pillar has been incorparated into the later cottage and used as a window lintel.
Identified on a site visit.
K.Murphy (CnES Arch Service) 12/03/2025.
Following a recent site visit, a third motiff was identified, the left most likely to be a hexafoil design, the other two are either hexafoil or crosses-of -arcs. These carvings could suggest a 7th century date.
K.MacDonald 10/02/2026
Ian Fisher, 2001, Early Medieval Sculpture in the West Highlands and Islands (Monograph). SWE41402.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWE41402 Monograph: Ian Fisher. 2001. Early Medieval Sculpture in the West Highlands and Islands.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Feb 10 2026 12:01PM
