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Barra, South Vatersay

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Cairn(S) (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Barra, South Vatersay

Classification Cairn(S) (Period Unassigned)

Alternative Name(s) Bhatarsaigh

Canmore ID 275945

Site Number NL69SW 56

NGR NL 6269 9467

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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General oblique aerial view of the remains of the township of Vatersay and nearby field systems, South Vatersay, looking towards Sandray, taken from the NW.
General oblique aerial view of the remains of the township of Vatersay and nearby field systems, South Vatersay, looking towards Sandray, taken from the NW.General oblique aerial view of the remains of the township, field system, head dyke and lazy beds at Vatersay and Hall, South Vatersay, taken from the W.General oblique aerial view of the remains of the township of Vatersay and nearby field systems, South Vatersay, looking towards Sandray, taken from the NW.General oblique aerial view of the remains of the township, field system, head dyke and lazy beds at Vatersay and Hall, South Vatersay, taken from the W.

Administrative Areas

  • Council Western Isles
  • Parish Barra
  • Former Region Western Isles Islands Area
  • Former District Western Isles
  • Former County Inverness-shire

Archaeology Notes

NL69SW 56 6269 9467

A line of three cairns, each with clear traces of a horizontal kerb, were recorded during a survey on Barra and Vatersay in 1992. They have a diameter of 5.5m, 7m and 5m. The kerbs of the cairns almost touch each other, and the impression is of a small, contemporary barrow/cairn cemetery.

K Branigan, P Foster, D Gilbertson 1992

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