
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records North Uist, Vallay, Leac Nan Cailleachan Dubha as Chambered Cairn (neolithic)(possible), Standing Stone(s) (prehistoric). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Chambered cairn, Neolithic period. The site is significant as part of the megalithic tradition in the Western Isles, reflecting early ceremonial or funerary practices.
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Places near here
Aird Mhic Caoilt, North UistBuried Land Surface (period Unassigned) · 1029 yd
Àird Mhic CaoiltHeadland · 1212 yd
North Uist BeachBeach · 1598 yd
Traigh BhalaighBuilding (post Medieval) · 1731 yd
Ruins on VallayOld home or work place · 1.0 mi
VallayWell (period Unassigned) · 1.0 mi
Beach on OrasaighBeach · 1.0 mi
OrasaighIslet · 1.2 mi
Bàgh nan CraobhagBay · 1.2 mi
Monument To George BeveridgeMemorial · 1.7 mi
A forest ride on Ben ErnaigeitirForest or wood · 3.1 miOther information
Photo: Gordon Hatton · CC BY-SA 2.0