Monument record MWE150416 - Coll

Stone structure eroding out of machair sand; located high up on the cliff face, above the sea wall. Ceramic fragments associated with this feature where also noted. An earlier site was also noted nearby in 1987 and comprised of two stone walls and midden material. J. MacLean 28/09/2023
This area would would benefit from monitoring. KM (CnES Arch Service)10/10/2023.

Section face shows numerous stones overlieing a fire spot with charcoal chunks.
KM 19/01/2025

Following on from a watchining brief associated with Scottish Water mains renewal works, detailed stratigraphy was recorded in this area, suggesting occupation layers, midden deposits, insitu burning & peat ash and possible occaisional structural remains. A turf bank was also noted (Coll Bank)at the surface level; likely a later (undated) boundary feature. Proposed post-ex anaylsis will give these layers better chronological definition.
KM 26/10/2026

AOC Archaeology Group, May 2026, RCI Stornoway CountyDMA, Aird,Tong & Upper Coll Water Main Renewal Watching Brief (Unpublished document). SWE41433.