What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Islay, Ballinaby 3 as Inhumation (viking), Long Cist (viking), Axehead (iron)(viking), Buckle (viking), Shield (viking), Sword (viking). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Viking burial, 9th–11th century AD, containing weapons and personal items. This site is significant as it provides evidence of Viking presence and burial practices in the Islay area.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Traigh Fleisgein BheagBeach / strand · 487 yd
Islay, BallinabyStanding Stone (prehistoric) · 660 yd
Tràigh Flèisgein MhòrBeach / strand · 893 yd
Saligo BayBay · 1033 yd
Islay, SaligoFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 1106 yd
Islay, Port BanGrave (period Unassigned) · 1180 yd
Islay, SmaullFarmhouse (period Unassigned), Farmstead (period Unassigned) · 1561 yd
Poll an DubhaidhBay · 1.3 mi
Loch Gorm CastleRuins · 1.6 mi
Kilchoman DistilleryHeritage attraction · 2.2 mi
Islay, Kilchoman, CemeteryCemetery (20th Century) · 2.4 mi
Kilchoman CrossHeritage attraction · 2.4 mi