Site Event/Activity record EWE198 - 7c Knockaird, Ness. Isle of Lewis.

Location

Location Knockaird, Ness. Isle of Lewis.
Grid reference NB 5321 6444 (point)
Map sheet NB56SW
Island Lewis
Parish BARVAS, Western Isles

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Organisation

AOC Archaeology Group

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Description

Development with planning permission uncovered a souterrain during site stripping. The developer allowed the Archaeology Service time to organise and initiate a rescue excavation, which was carried on behalf of CnES by AOC Archaeology Ltd. Post Excavation analysis & final reporting was completed by AOC Archaeology Group in 2025. https://insitu.org.uk/2025/04/21/knockaird-souterrain/

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Unpublished document: AOC Archaeology Group. 2018. 7c Knockaird, Ness. Isle of Lewis..
  • --- Unpublished document: AOC Archaeology Group. 2023-2025. 7c Knockaird, Ness. Isle of Lewis..

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Record last edited

Mar 5 2026 8:48AM

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