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Dun Trossary

Chambered Cairn

<b>Dun Trossary</b>Posted by greywetherImage © greywether
Nearest Town:Uig (79km NE)
OS Ref (GB):   NF760166 / Sheet: 31
Latitude:57° 7' 32.76" N
Longitude:   7° 21' 19.16" W

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<b>Dun Trossary</b>Posted by greywether <b>Dun Trossary</b>Posted by greywether

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This is a long cairn, its most prominent feature being a 3m stone leaning at a great angle. Other stones are visible in the turf suggesting the line of a chamber.

Interpretation is difficult especially as all but the S end of the cairn has been covered in sheep fanks. The tall stone may be part of a facade linked to the chamber.

In its favour, access is easy. Park at the church then through a gate. But there are a lot more interesting sites than this one to spend time at.

Visited 29 July 2004
greywether Posted by greywether
2nd October 2004ce