What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Galson Cist as Cairn (period Unknown), Long Cist (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.
Galson Cist is a prehistoric long cist, likely dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. It is significant as a rare surviving example of early burial architecture in the region.
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Places near here
Surf Pounding the Rocks North of Horgabost BeachBeach · 116 yd
Harris, Traigh IarStone Setting (neolithic) - (bronze Age), Wheelhouse (iron Age)(possible) · 160 yd
Traigh IarGrave(s) (period Unassigned)(possible) · 243 yd
Traigh Iar beachBeach · 362 yd
Cleit NiosaboistMountain / peak · 1475 yd
Harris, Borve, Borve LodgeLodge (period Unassigned) · 1.4 mi
SeilebostNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1.5 mi
Harris, SeilebostFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 1.5 mi
Embryonic dunes beside Losgaintir cemeteryChurch, cross or graveyard · 2.2 mi
Graves in Losgaintir cemeteryChurch, cross or graveyard · 2.3 mi
Beinn na h-ÙidheMountain / peak · 2.3 mi
Loch na h-UidheBay · 2.5 mi