Monument record 6758 - Coll Sands
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NB 46472 38979 (136m by 174m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NB43NE |
| Island | Lewis |
| Parish | BARVAS, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Surrounding Land Status code - A Recommended Action - Monitor, sample.
This site is in an elevated position with machair sands rising up sea cliffs, from the beach levels to the NE & SW. An AOC watching brief associated with Scottish Water mains renewal works, identified detailed stratigraphy in this area, suggesting occupation layers. These deposits comprised of midden deposits, burning episodes, and included animal bone, shell and coarse ceramics; all consistant with nearby settlement activity. Proposed post-ex anaylsis will give these layers better chronological definition.
KM (Archaeology Service CnES) 26/10/2026
AOC Archaeology Group, May 2026, RCI Stornoway CountyDMA, Aird,Tong & Upper Coll Water Main Renewal Watching Brief (Unpublished document). SWE41433.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWE41433 Unpublished document: AOC Archaeology Group. May 2026. RCI Stornoway CountyDMA, Aird,Tong & Upper Coll Water Main Renewal Watching Brief.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 27 2026 2:12PM
