Condition

1
Structure; midden
Prehistoric, Bronze Age
306502
MWE142840
Na h-Eileanan Siar

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.

Location

110519.00
937975.00
27700
58.2350006
-6.9339995

Submitted photographs

Image Date Caption User
Traigh na Cille eroding section 15/06/2013 Traigh na Cille eroding section EllieSCHARP
Traigh na Cille eroding section
Traigh na Cille eroding section 15/06/2013 Traigh na Cille eroding section EllieSCHARP
Traigh na Cille eroding section
Traigh na Cille bone find in situ 15/06/2013 Traigh na Cille bone find in situ EllieSCHARP
Traigh na Cille bone find in situ
Traigh na Cille stonework 15/06/2013 Traigh na Cille stonework EllieSCHARP
Traigh na Cille stonework
Traigh na Cille midden layers in section 15/06/2013 Traigh na Cille midden layers in section EllieSCHARP
Traigh na Cille midden layers in section
Traigh na Cille midden layers in section 15/06/2013 Traigh na Cille midden layers in section EllieSCHARP
Traigh na Cille midden layers in section
Traigh na Cille eroding section 15/06/2013 Traigh na Cille eroding section EllieSCHARP
Traigh na Cille eroding section
Traigh na Cille eroding section 15/06/2013 Traigh na Cille eroding section EllieSCHARP
Traigh na Cille eroding section
Traigh na Cille. Artefact found on site 13/06/2013 Traigh na Cille. Artefact found on site andrewmcvean
Traigh na Cille. Artefact found on site
Traigh na Cille. View of section showing midden layers 10/06/2013 Traigh na Cille. View of section showing midden layers jillsmith
Traigh na Cille. View of section showing midden layers
Pabbay Mor. View of wall structure. 10/06/2013 Pabbay Mor. View of wall structure. jillsmith
Pabbay Mor. View of wall structure.
Pabbay Mor midden and structures. General view 10/06/2013 Pabbay Mor midden and structures. General view jillsmith
Pabbay Mor midden and structures. General view
Traigh na Cille. Dune face, showing midden material and layers of burnt peat 13/06/2013 Traigh na Cille. Dune face, showing midden material and layers of burnt peat andrewmcvean
Traigh na Cille. Dune face, showing midden material and layers of burnt peat
Traigh na Cille. Dune face 13/06/2013 Traigh na Cille. Dune face andrewmcvean
Traigh na Cille. Dune face

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.

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