What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Colonsay, Ardskenish as Burial (viking)(possible), Findspot (late 19th Century), Buckle (viking), Pin(s) (bronze)(period Unknown). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1km. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
A possible Viking burial site, dated to the Viking period (c. 8th–11th century AD), significant for its associated finds including a buckle and bronze pins, indicating Norse cultural influence in the area.
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Places near here
Colonsay, ArdskenishCairnfield (prehistoric)(possible) · 326 yd
Rubha Àird SgeinisHeadland · 330 yd
Colonsay, Ardskenish FarmFarmstead (post Medieval) · 709 yd
Tràigh nam BàrcBeach / strand · 1678 yd
Port LobhBay · 1.3 mi
Beinn OronsayMountain / peak · 1.3 mi
Oronsay PrioryHeritage attraction · 1.4 mi
Oronsay, Oronsay PrioryBurial Ground (medieval) - (post Medieval), Church(s) (medieval), Grave Slab(s) (medieval), Priory (medieval) · 1.4 mi
Oronsay, Oronsay FarmFarmstead (post Medieval), Threshing Machine (post Medieval) · 1.4 mi
Leaba MhòrMountain / peak · 2.2 mi
Lower KilchattanNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 2.8 mi
Eilean GhaoideamalIsland · 3.0 mi