Excavation

Date November 2005 - December 2005

Event ID 551598

Category Recording

Type Excavation

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NF 655 028 AOC Archaeology Group was commissioned by Historic Scotland to carry out an archaeological evaluation during November and December 2005 in an area of eroding sand dune in which human remains had been identified. On arrival four exposed cist burials were identified and due to the imminent threat of erosion were excavated. The cists were found to comprise of edge-set slabs and rounded beach stones. Four crouched inhumations were recovered from the cists. A survey of the surrounding area identified stone settings eroding out of the dunes.

Archive to be deposited in NMRS.

Sponsor: Historic Scotland.

M Cook 2006