What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Islay, Cruach Mhor as Burial (viking)(possible), Arrowhead(s) (period Unassigned), Bead(s) (jet)(period Unknown), Bead (glass)(period Unknown), Brooch(s) (viking), Mace (period Unassigned), Scraper (tool) (period Unassigned), Slag (period Unassigned), Spindle Whorl (period Un. 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. The site is significant for its potential association with Norse settlement and burial practices on Islay.
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Places near here
Tràigh MhòrBeach / strand · 1048 yd
Islay, DuichHut Circle (prehistoric) · 1299 yd
Islay, Drochaid BheagRoad Bridge (period Unassigned) · 1351 yd
Islay, LagganBurial Ground (early Medieval) - (medieval), Chapel (early Medieval) - (medieval), Cross (medieval), Grave Slab (medieval) · 1.3 mi
Islay, Island HouseHouse (19th Century) · 1.5 mi
Beinn ChùrlaichMountain / peak · 2.2 mi
Port ab LobhaidhBay · 2.8 mi
Traigh a' MhachaireBeach / strand · 2.9 mi
Cnoc DonnMountain / peak · 3.2 mi
Bowmore DistilleryHeritage attraction · 3.4 mi
Loch IndaalBay · 3.5 mi
Unknown: Bowmore Harbour Entrance, Loch Indaal, Islay, AtlanticCraft (19th Century) · 3.5 mi