Site Event/Activity record EWE273 - Aird Dell, Ness, Isle of Lewis. Human Remains Call-Off Contract

Location

Location Aird Dell
Grid reference NB 4817 6246 (point)
Map sheet NB46SE
Island Lewis
Parish BARVAS, Western Isles

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Organisation

AOC Archaeology Group

Date

Not recorded.

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Description

Burial: A pair of leg bones were reported by members of the public, eroding form the coastal edge. Investigation of this site indicated an informal burial of two lower legs. It was not clear if they came from the same individual. One set of lower leg bones were associated with a boot. Prior to any further post- ex analysis, it seems likely these remains relate to a 19th / 20th century shipwreck victim.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: AOC Archaeology Group. Aird Dell, Ness, Isle of Lewis. Human Remains Call-Off Contract.

Related Monuments/Buildings (2)

  • Aird Dell (Find Spot)
  • AIRD DHAIL, LEWIS (Monument)

Record last edited

Oct 31 2023 2:55PM

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