Layers of midden including peat ash, bone, shells, pottery. In association with wall structures and rubble on a clay foundation. Visible in the eroding face of the dune.
Location
110519.00
937975.00
27700
58.2350006
-6.9339995
Submitted photographs
Image
Date
Caption
User
15/06/2013
Traigh na Cille eroding section
EllieSCHARP
15/06/2013
Traigh na Cille eroding section
EllieSCHARP
15/06/2013
Traigh na Cille bone find in situ
EllieSCHARP
15/06/2013
Traigh na Cille stonework
EllieSCHARP
15/06/2013
Traigh na Cille midden layers in section
EllieSCHARP
15/06/2013
Traigh na Cille midden layers in section
EllieSCHARP
15/06/2013
Traigh na Cille eroding section
EllieSCHARP
15/06/2013
Traigh na Cille eroding section
EllieSCHARP
13/06/2013
Traigh na Cille. Artefact found on site
andrewmcvean
10/06/2013
Traigh na Cille. View of section showing midden layers
jillsmith
10/06/2013
Pabbay Mor. View of wall structure.
jillsmith
10/06/2013
Pabbay Mor midden and structures. General view
jillsmith
13/06/2013
Traigh na Cille. Dune face, showing midden material and layers of burnt peat
andrewmcvean
13/06/2013
Traigh na Cille. Dune face
andrewmcvean
Submitted updates
Update id
Date
User
1093
13/06/2013
andrewmcvean
Tidal state
Mid
Site located?
Yes
Proximity to coast edge
Coast edge
Coastally eroding?
active wind erosion (in dunes only)
Visibility above ground
Not visible
Visibility in section
Clearly visible in section
Access
easily accessible - no restrictions
Description
Layers of midden including peat ash, bone, shells, pottery. In association with wall structures and rubble on a clay foundation. Visible in the eroding face of the dune.
Accessibility options above give no room to say that site is accessible only by boat.
Monitor rate of erosion of dune face. Visit at least twice annually to look for emerging artefacts
Comments
Artefacts from this site are displayed in the Museum at Uig Community Centre
1089
10/06/2013
jillsmith
Tidal state
Mid
Site located?
Yes
Proximity to coast edge
Coast edge
Coastally eroding?
active wind erosion (in dunes only); has eroded in the past
Threats
stock erosion
Visibility above ground
Not visible
Visibility in section
Clearly visible in section
Access
accessible - difficult terrain
Local knowledge
don't know
Description
Layers of midden (bone, shells, pottery) wall structures and rubble. Layers of peat ash.Clay foundation. visible in the eroding face of the dune.
Comments
Site only accessible by boat. Worked bone tool found on site on date of survey. Given to Stornoway museum.