Berneray, Loch Borve, Dunan
Dun (Prehistoric)(Possible)
Site Name Berneray, Loch Borve, Dunan
Classification Dun (Prehistoric)(Possible)
Canmore ID 10499
Site Number NF98SW 9
NGR NF 9097 8026
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/10499
- Council Western Isles
- Parish Harris
- Former Region Western Isles Islands Area
- Former District Western Isles
- Former County Inverness-shire
NF98SW 9 9097 8026.
Dunan: A rocky promontory on the E side of Loch Borve, near its mouth, is the site of a dun which is now entirely obliterated.
RCAHMS 1928.
The site of this dun may be at NF 9097 8026, on a rocky promontory measuring 31 x 21.0m, which has slight traces of walling, constructed of large coursed stones in the centre. The name, however, is not known locally and there is no knowledge of a dun at this site.
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).
