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Ensay

Burial (viking), Balance(s) (bronze)(viking), Hammer (viking)

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Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Ensay as Burial (viking), Balance(s) (bronze)(viking), Hammer (viking). 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.
Viking burial site, likely dating to the late 8th to 11th century AD. Its significance lies in the presence of associated artefacts such as a hammer and balance, indicating possible ritual or high-status interment.

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