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Lewis, Glen Shader, 'grugach'

Sculpture (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Lewis, Glen Shader, 'grugach'

Classification Sculpture (Period Unassigned)

Canmore ID 4267

Site Number NB35SE 12

NGR NB 393 529

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Western Isles
  • Parish Barvas
  • Former Region Western Isles Islands Area
  • Former District Western Isles
  • Former County Ross And Cromarty

Archaeology Notes

NB35SE 12 393 529.

NB 393 529. The carved stone image of a reclining maiden, known locally as 'grugach' (i.e. a surly female).

Information contained in letter (with photographs) from D Morrison, 31 Lower Shader, Barvas to OS, 21 November 1980.

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