Site Event/Activity record EWE53 - no. 12 Eoropie, Lewis: Human Remains Call-off Contract

An evaluation of the proposed site of the new house at 12 Eoropie was carried out by GUARD, which found no human remains, but a wall and middens relating to the 19th century occupation of the site NB56SW 67 c.517 649 NB 517 649 The proposed site of a house development was evaluated as human remains had previously been found in the immediate vicinity. The foundation trenches of the proposed house were mechanically excavated under archaeological supervision to a depth of 1.2m. No human remains were present within the foundation trenches. Evaluation did identify, however, the presence of several features including a wall base, an area of cobbling, and deposits containing hand-made pottery, fish and animal bones. The features were characterised, through partial excavation, and probably represent the remains of a 19th-century domestic dwelling. (GUARD 914). Sponsor: Historic Scotland G MacGregor 2000 REPORT DATE: 07/06/2002