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Berneray, Borve, Dun Bhuirgh
Dun (Prehistoric)(Possible)
Site Name Berneray, Borve, Dun Bhuirgh
Classification Dun (Prehistoric)(Possible)
Canmore ID 10481
Site Number NF98SW 10
NGR NF 9130 8163
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/10481
- Council Western Isles
- Parish Harris
- Former Region Western Isles Islands Area
- Former District Western Isles
- Former County Inverness-shire
NF98SW 10 9130 8163.
Dun Bhuirgh is said to have been situated on the W of Borve Hill.
Source: RCAHMS 1928.
There is no trace of Dun Bhuirgh which stood at the SE edge of Little Loch Borve at NF 9130 8163, the stones of which have been removed for the construction of walls and buildings nearby. The site was pointed out by Mr Fergusson (J Fergusson, Borve, Berneray) and surveyed at 1/2500.
Visited by OS (R D) 27 June 1965.
Field Visit (14 August 1914)
Dunan, Loch Borve, Berneray.
A rocky promontory on the east side of Loch Borve, near its mouth, is the site of a dun which is now entirely obliterated. Another dun, Dun Bhuirgh, is said to have been situated on the west of Borve Hill, no doubt giving the name to the hill. Local tradition says that a pot of gold will be found at the spot from which the three duns were visible. One day the ground will open up before a man, who will secure an ulaidh (treasure) if he throws his hat or stick or any part of his dress on it without first winking. Should he wink the ground will close up and it will be impossible to find the gold.
RCAHMS 1928, visited 14 August 1914.
OS map: Harris xxvi (unnoted).
