Carnan Beag chambered cairn

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Carnan Beag chambered cairn is a chambered tomb in Na h-Eileanan Siar. The Albion Guide maps 16 chambered tombs in the county; this is one of them. The surrounding countryside is part of South Lewis, Harris and North Uist National Scenic Area. Other ancient sites nearby include Dun Barraglom, Loch na Berie and Loch Sgardam, Breasclete.

Full name: Carnan Beag, chambered cairn 350m SSW of, Hacklete, Great Bernera

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