What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Aird Uig as Cairn (prehistoric). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Aird Uig is a prehistoric cairn, likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. Its significance lies in contributing to the understanding of burial and ritual practices in the prehistoric landscape of Scotland.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Lewis, Aird Uig, Rotor Radar SiteRadar Station (20th Century) · 270 yd
Old guard house approaching RAF Aird UigOld home or work place · 396 yd
Camas na h-ÀirdeBay · 590 yd
Geodha GormShieling (post Medieval) · 1515 yd
Tigh a' BheannaichArchaeological place · 1528 yd
Peat beach at western end of Loch Deireadh BanaigBeach · 1.4 mi
ForsnabhalMountain / peak · 2.0 mi
Tobha Mor with Senna Chnoc island in distanceIsland · 2.3 mi
Cliff beach area Aug 14Beach · 2.4 mi
Sgeir Fiabhaig TarrasIslet · 2.6 mi
Uig MuseumMuseum · 2.7 mi
Uig Museum and TearoomHeritage place · 2.7 miOther information
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