What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Gearrannan, Carloway, Lewis as Cairn (period Unassigned). 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.
Cairn; period likely Neolithic or Early Bronze Age. It is part of a broader tradition of megalithic monuments in the Western Isles, reflecting early ceremonial or funerary practices in the region.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Loch Liuravat, Gearrannan, Carloway, LewisRevetment (period Unassigned) · 12 yd
Harris Tweed Textiles, Carloway MillOld home or work place · 385 yd
Carloway MillOld home or work place · 417 yd
Lewis, Upper CarlowayEnclosure(s) (period Unassigned), Structure (period Unassigned) · 686 yd
Gearrannan Blackhouse VillageMuseum · 969 yd
Gearrannan - Blackhouses on the hillMountain or hill · 972 yd
Blackhouse Museum, GearrannanHeritage place · 986 yd
Loch GareninBay · 1280 yd
War memorial, CarlowayHeritage place · 1302 yd
Carloway War MemorialMemorial · 1314 yd
Dun Carloway Broche Visitor CentreVisitor information · 1.4 mi
Stream on the beach at DalmoreBeach · 1.5 mi