Monument record 1243 - UAMH A'BHALBAIN, NORTH UIST
Summary
Cave occupation site
Location
| Grid reference | NF 94170 66580 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NF96NW |
| Island | North Uist |
| Parish | NORTH UIST, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
NF96NW 3 9417 6658.
Uamh a' Bhalbhain, a cave with evidence of former habitation, lies 400 yards S from Ardmaddy Bay, at the base of a crag on the eastern slope of North Lee. It is 8 yards in width by 3-4ft in height and extends 6-9ft inwards. The floor towards its S end contained kitchen midden shells, ashes and pottery fragments.
E Beveridge 1911.
A cave or rock-shelter corresponding to Beveridge's description and measurements, was located at NF 94176658. There is now little trace occupational remains. The name was not confirmed.
Visited by OS (W D J) 29 June 1965.
Erskine Beveridge, 1911, North Uist: its archaeology and topography, 113 (Bibliographic reference). SWE12876.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWE12876 Bibliographic reference: Erskine Beveridge. 1911. North Uist: its archaeology and topography. 113.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
