Monument record MHG4339 - Eilean Ighe

Summary

No summary available.

Location

Grid reference Centred NM 6292 8791 (30m by 30m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NM68NW
Civil Parish ARISAIG AND MOIDART
Old County INVERNESS-SHIRE
Geographical Area LOCHABER

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Cave (NAT)
OS 1:10,000 map, (1975).

This cave was found to contain midden deposits consisting of animal bone and shells on its floor. A large body sherd from a possible medieval vessel was found on the surface of this deposit. This information was passed to Archaeology Projects Glasgow by the finder, who retains the sherd.
J M Cassells 1991.


Cassells, J M, 1991, 'Keppoch (Arisaig & Moidart parish): midden site', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1991, p.41, 41 (Text/Publication/Article). SHG974.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Cassells, J M. 1991. 'Keppoch (Arisaig & Moidart parish): midden site', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1991, p.41. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 41. 41.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Related Events/Activities (0)

Record last edited

Mar 10 2014 3:04PM

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