What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Galson as Cist (period Unassigned). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
A cist tomb, likely dating to the Early Bronze Age; its significance lies in its potential contribution to understanding burial practices in the prehistoric Scottish landscape.
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Places near here
Beach below Gabhsann Bho DheasBeach · 36 yd
Standing stone at Gabhsann bho DheasStanding or carved stone · 1161 yd
Lewis, GalsonLong Cist(s) (early Medieval), Midden (iron Age) - (medieval), Settlement (iron Age) - (medieval), Man-made underground passage (prehistoric)(possible), Pin (bone)(period Unknown) · 1250 yd_at_Gabhsann_-_geograph.org.uk_-_3454491.jpg?width=1280)
Cottage (and ewe) at GabhsannOld home or work place · 1525 yd
GalsonCellular Building (period Unassigned) · 1594 yd
Footpath down to Mealabost BeachBeach · 1.5 mi
Roinn a' BhuicHeadland · 1.5 mi
Eroding cliffCliff or headland · 1.9 mi
Cobha SgeirIslet · 3.8 mi
Clach an TruiseilHeritage attraction · 4.5 mi.jpg?width=1280)
Ness War Memorial, CrosHeritage place · 5.3 mi
North Lewis War Memorial PlaqueHeritage place · 5.3 mi