Site Event/Activity record EHG4138 - Excavation - Swordle Bay, Ardnamurchan (2009 season)
Location
| Location | Swordle Bay, Ardnamurchan |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NM 5470 7075 (17m by 17m) |
| Map sheet | NM57SW |
| Operational Area | ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER |
| Civil Parish | ARDNAMURCHAN |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Ardnamurchan Transitions Project
Date
Aug-Sep 2009
Description
Further archaeological excavations were undertaken in the summer of 2009 by the Ardnamurchan Transitions Project to investigate the site of Cladh Aindreis chambered cairn at Swordle Bay, Ardnamurchan. Three of the trenches opened during previous phases of archaeological investigation were extended to excavate possible features and to further record and examine the site. <1>
In total three trenches were opened in the 2009 season, between the 23rd of August and the 5th of September. Trench 1, opened in previous years, was extended to find the front of the cairn. Trench 9 was opened immediately behind the chamber in the centre of the monument to determine if the cairn was constructed on a shell midden. A possible closed cist was encountered in this area and possible neolithic pottery was recovered. Trench 4 was re-opened following the previous discovery of of a possible entrance to the structure, revealing a complex sequence of structures. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG25503 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Cobb, H., Gray, H., Harris, O., Richardson, P., Murtagh, P. & Lawson H.. 2009. Cladh Aindreis Chambered Cairn, Swordle Bay, Ardnamurchan: Season Four, 2009: Archaeological excavations DSR. Ardnamurchan Transitions Project. Digital.
- <2> SHG25543 Text/Publication/Serial: Millburn, P (ed). 2009. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland - New Series, Volume 10, 2009. Paper (Original).
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MHG459 Cladh Aindreis Chambered Cairn - Swordle Bay, Ardnamurchan (Monument)
Record last edited
Sep 3 2014 4:58PM