What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records South Uist, Calvay as Short Cist (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.
A short cist, dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age; it represents a small burial chamber typical of prehistoric Scotland. Its presence contributes to understanding regional burial practices and settlement patterns in the Western Isles.
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Places near here
CalbhaighIsland · 151 yd
Calbhaigh castleCastle, fort or tower · 190 yd
South Uist, Calvay, Castle CalvayCastle (medieval) · 203 yd
A' Mhaol BhuidheHeadland · 1099 yd
Bàgh MarulaighBay · 1.0 mi
Ruined bridge across the Abhainn MarulaighHeritage place · 1.1 mi
GasaighIsland · 1.3 mi
Beinn Ruigh ChoinnichMountain / peak · 1.3 mi
Poll Airigh Nan GallanFish Trap (period Unassigned) · 1.4 mi
LochboisdalePeat Deposit (neolithic) · 1.5 mi
Monument and topless weather-vaneHeritage place · 1.7 mi
HairtebreacMountain / peak · 1.9 mi