Monument record 12008 - IODCHAR

NF74SE 24 7553 4438

NF 7553 4438 Iodchar. Settlement mound. Geophysics revealed a wide area of low readings; only three smaller areas of slightly higher readings were noted. A trench was placed to investigate each of them. Trench 1 revealed only a thin layer of midden material. Trench 2 contained much domestic waste. The middens contained stone, one iron object, bone, charcoal, shell and slag. Several sherds of non-diagnostic pottery were recovered. Trench 3 contained nothing of archaeological interest.
The evidence suggests settlement in the near vicinity, but of unknown date. (SEARCH Site 128)
Sponsors: Universities of Glasgow, Sheffield, Bournemouth and Southampton, King Alfred's College.
J A Raven 2003

REPORT DATE: 21/02/2005

Program of test pitting and coring returned C14 dates from midden samples, between 16th - 18th century CE.
KM (Arch Service)14/02/2024

G. Hambrecht, M. Efird, V. Hall, 2022, Outer Hebrides Historical Ecology Project – Archaeological Survey (Unpublished document). SWE41333.