Monument record MHG53902 - Midden, Culnacnoc, Skye

Summary

A midden, consisting of burnt stone and shell, exposed in a freshly cut drainage ditch.

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Grid reference NG 5130 6249 (point) (Approximate)
Map sheet NG56SW
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER

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Photographs were received from a recent visitor to Skye, who had noted midden material in a recently cut drainage ditch, at Culnacnoc. The midden contained limpets and pieces of burnt stone. There does not appear to be large amounts of burning in the deposit. <1>


<1> Wolleweber, C, 09/2010, Email and photographs from Cathy Wolleweber concerning a midden on Skye (Text/Correspondence). SHG24938.

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  • <1> Text/Correspondence: Wolleweber, C. 09/2010. Email and photographs from Cathy Wolleweber concerning a midden on Skye. Yes. Digital.

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Record last edited

Oct 4 2010 10:07AM

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