Monument record 13939 - Allasdale, Barra

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Midden in erosion hollow

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Grid reference NF 65875 03076 (point)
Map sheet NF60SE
Island Barra
Parish BARRA, Western Isles

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NF 6587 0307
Eroding midden level near base of erosion hollow. Shells, bone, pottery &c in dense dark layer c. 0.1m thich. At least 1m of windblown sand overlies this, with another more recent soil horizon near the top, but lacking midden content. This hollow lies to the north of the main complex and may be recently actively eroding.
Knott 2001, 16


Carol Knott, 2001, Barra & Vatersay Survey, Western Isles (Unpublished document). SWE41119.

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  • --- Unpublished document: Carol Knott. 2001. Barra & Vatersay Survey, Western Isles.

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Feb 8 2007 10:30AM

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