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South Uist, Calvay

Short Cist (prehistoric)

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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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