Monument record 717 - HORNISH POINT, SOUTH UIST
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | NF 7583 4720 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NF74NE |
| Island | South Uist |
| Parish | SOUTH UIST, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
NF74NE 16 7583 4720.
NF 7583 4720. A midden was noticed at this point by a visitor. Her colour photographs show a substantial midden deposit exposed in section in the sand dunes at the edge of the beach. She has retained 25 or so small Iron Age body sherds found eroded from the desposit, and has presented to the NMAS a bone fish gorge and a small decorated sherd. Animal bone (mostly teeth) and shells were also found.
Information contained in letter from J Close-Brooks (NMAS) to OS 9 September 1975.
PSAS, 1975-6, Proc Soc Antiq Scot, 333 (Bibliographic reference). SWE9731.
I, I and C Shepherd, Ralston a, 1979c, Discovery and Excavation, Scotland, 47 (Bibliographic reference). SWE13066.
Godden and Godden, 1980, Discovery and Excavation, Scotland, 42 (Bibliographic reference). SWE13065.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SWE13065 Bibliographic reference: Godden and Godden. 1980. Discovery and Excavation, Scotland. 42. 42.
- --- SWE13066 Bibliographic reference: I, I and C Shepherd, Ralston a. 1979c. Discovery and Excavation, Scotland. 47. 47.
- --- SWE9731 Bibliographic reference: PSAS. 1975-6. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 107. 333-40. 333.
Finds (4)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
