Monument record MWE150336 - Cuinabunag

Summary

Settlement Mound

Location

Grid reference Centred NF 7640 5217 (76m by 87m) (3 map features)
Map sheet NF75SE
Island Benbecula
Parish SOUTH UIST, Western Isles

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

Midden material identified in backfilled trench during a phased monitoring of water main renewal scheme. Subsiquent test pit identified animal bone, shellfish and charcoal fragments. The remains of a buried stone structure or wall were also noted.
Post ex analysis has been recommended.
KM (Arch Service CnES) 31/01/2023

Archaeological evaluation of the mound in March 2024 identified extensive deposits and wall features consistant with a former settlement. Associated finds would indicate Late Norse period.


AOC Archaeology Group, 2023, Scottish Water Mains Renewal, Archaeological Watching Brief. Stinky Bay. Benbecula. (Unpublished document). SWE41311.

AOC Archaeology Group, 2024, Archaeological Evaluation, Stinky Bay. Benbecula. (Unpublished document). SWE41336.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • --- Unpublished document: AOC Archaeology Group. 2023. Scottish Water Mains Renewal, Archaeological Watching Brief. Stinky Bay. Benbecula..
  • --- Unpublished document: AOC Archaeology Group. 2024. Archaeological Evaluation, Stinky Bay. Benbecula..

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (2)

Record last edited

May 8 2024 5:00PM

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