Monument record MWE157695 - Coll
Summary
Archaeological Deposits
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NB 4609 3835 (10m by 27m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NB43NE |
| Island | Lewis |
| Parish | STORNOWAY, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Identified during watching brief for Scottish Water mains renewal works; two distinct layers buried within layers of sterile wind blown sand, suggesting nearby human occupation activity. The layers comprised of dark greyish brown sand with occ.charcoal flecks and shell fragment inclusions and dark brownish grey clayey sand with rare small charcoal flecking.
KM 27/10/2026
AOC Archaeology Group, May 2026, RCI Stornoway CountyDMA, Aird,Tong & Upper Coll Water Main Renewal Watching Brief (Unpublished document).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- --- SWE41433 Unpublished document: AOC Archaeology Group.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 (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Oct 27 2026 1:43PM
