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Ersikay has several cairns that overlook its famous uneven football pitch on the west flank of Ben Scrien. We parked near the shrine and climbed north east through marshy ground to reach the three small cairns situated near to each other. NF7902311391 is a small ring cairn no more that 2m wide, it is only 0.5 high. At least 6 kerbs are visible NF7902211405 is also a small ring cairn that is also 2m wide, 7 kerbs can be seen. NF7903311399 the largest cairn of the group being almost 5m in wide. Cairn material can be seen, Canmore suggests there are no kerbs but I spied at least 2. As with a lot of sites covered in heather and peat a proper excavation might reveal a lot more. Beautiful all round views, including Dun Sgurabhal on the north part of Barra. Visited 07/08/2023.

Posted by drewbhoy 31st December 2023ce

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