Welcome to the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) Sites and Monuments Record

Welcome to the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles) Sites and Monuments Record. This is the online version of the CNES SMR, a database of archaeological sites, finds and buildings in the Western Isles.

You can search the database using a keyword, time period and/or location in the Simple Search form, or run an Advanced Search. You also search using the interactive map.

You can also read themed articles about the history and archaeology of the islands, and check out the latest news.

The information is derived from a number of sources including RCAHMS.

These records are not suitable for planning, utility, agricultural or forestry applications.

The CnES SMR web site has been created as part of the Hebrides Archaeological Interpretation Project, supported by the European Regional Development Fund (Highlands and Islands Special Transitional Project) and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.

Western Isles Archaeology Service, Achmore Old School, Achmore, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9DU
Tel: 01851 860783

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