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Borve, Lewis history
Prehistory
In Melbost Borve there are the remains of a burial ground (Cladh Bhrighid) and the barely visible ruins of a tiny chapel, Teampall Bhrìghid, and a well, all dedicated to St Brigid. The original fort was circular in shape with an internal diameter of 30 feet (9 metres) and walls 11 ft (3.4 m) thick.
The Clan Macquarrie rescue
SS Clan Macquarrie (7131 tons) was driven onto the foreshore at Borve by gales. Local men got a breeches buoy onto the vessel and rescued all 66 crew members. The Clan Line donated funds for the construction of a village hall.
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