What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Lewis, Galson as Long Cist (early Medieval). 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.
A long cist of early Medieval date; its simple form reflects burial practices of the period in northern Scotland.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Lewis, GalsonLong Cist(s) (early Medieval), Midden (iron Age) - (medieval), Settlement (iron Age) - (medieval), Man-made underground passage (prehistoric)(possible), Pin (bone)(period Unknown) · 34 yd
Standing stone at Gabhsann bho DheasStanding or carved stone · 132 yd
GalsonCellular Building (period Unassigned) · 314 yd_at_Gabhsann_-_geograph.org.uk_-_3454491.jpg?width=1280)
Cottage (and ewe) at GabhsannOld home or work place · 1216 yd
Beach below Gabhsann Bho DheasBeach · 1319 yd
Footpath down to Mealabost BeachBeach · 2.2 mi
Roinn a' BhuicHeadland · 2.2 mi
Eroding cliffCliff or headland · 2.6 mi
Cobha SgeirIslet · 3.1 mi.jpg?width=1280)
Ness War Memorial, CrosHeritage place · 4.6 mi
North Lewis War Memorial PlaqueHeritage place · 4.6 mi
Clach an TruiseilHeritage attraction · 5.2 mi