Site Event/Activity record EHG1440 - Survey of eroding midden site, Uamh an Eich Bhric, Fiskavaig, Isle of Skye
Location
| Location | Uamh an Eich Bhric, Fiskavaig, Bracadale, Isle of Skye |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NG 3028 3263 (100m by 100m) (Approximate) |
| Map sheet | NG33SW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Archaeological and Ancient Landscape Survey (AALS)
Date
November 2006
Description
Two visits were made to this site following reports of bones eroding out of a soil bank. The site proved to consist of a massive midden representing the fill of a large rock shelter lying just above the high tide line. Visible in the eroding face of the midden was a cultural layer c.500mm thick. A second visit was made in order to the record the site fully and to set erosion markers. The site was planned, using offset survey, and two profiles were drawn. Sections drawings of the eroding midden face could not be completed due to lack of time and a rising tide, but a photo-mosaic was taken. Video records were made of both visits. <1>, <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG22488 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wildgoose, M, Birch, S & Kozikowski, G. 11/2006. Uamh an Eich Bhric: A Midden Site Reduced by Erosion. Archaeological and Ancient Landscape Survey (AALS). 28/11/2006. Digital (scanned as PDF).
- <2> SHG24836 Text/Correspondence: Birch, S. 10/2006. Correspondence between Steven Birch and Kirsty Cameron, on Uamh an Eich Bhric rockshelter, Fiskavaig. Digital.
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MHG51768 Rock shelter, Uamh an Eich Bhric, Fiskavaig (Monument)
Child/subsequent Site Events/Activities (1)
- EHG3112 Excavations at Uamh an Eich Bhric, Fiskavaig, Isle of Skye
Record last edited
Oct 21 2014 3:29PM