Lewis, Breasclete
Kerb Cairn (Prehistoric)
Site Name Lewis, Breasclete
Classification Kerb Cairn (Prehistoric)
Alternative Name(s) Cnoc Leathan; Upper Breasclete
Canmore ID 72852
Site Number NB23NW 8
NGR NB 2165 3595
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Western Isles
- Parish Uig
- Former Region Western Isles Islands Area
- Former District Western Isles
- Former County Ross And Cromarty
NB23NW 8 2165 3595.
There is a cairn with 4 almost continuous kerb stones set on edge and 3 other kerb stones enclosing a low mound of earth and small stones. The overall diameter is approximately 3.2m. It is situated on a local summit and overlooks the small valley behind the village of Breasclete. It is located near the upper end of Croft No 26 and has a fence running through the middle of it.
G R Curtis and M R Curtis 1991b.
Scheduled as Cnoc Leathan, kerb cairn, Upper Breasclete.
Information from Historic Scotland, scheduling document dated 1 December 1992.