Find Spot record MWE157601 - St Michaels Chapel, Port na Cille.

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Disarticulated Human Remains

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Grid reference	NF 6478 0166 (point)
Map sheet	NF60SW
Island	Barra
Parish	BARRA, Western Isles

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HUMAN REMAINS (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD) + Sci.Date

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AOC Archaeology Group was contracted by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) with regards to a human lower jaw found eroding from material within the burial ground of St Michael’s Chapel, Port na Cille, Barra by a member of the public. C14 dating indicated a post medieval date for the remains.

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Feb 3 2026 9:08AM

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