Archaeology Notes

Event ID 719323

Category Descriptive Accounts

Type Archaeology Notes

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NM04NW 47 NM 0275 4859

NM 00 45 (area) A survey of the coast of Tiree was conducted in November 2001. A 50-100m strip was investigated around the entire coastline for the presence of built heritage and archaeological remains. A total of 141 sites were found, of which 85 represent previously unrecorded remains. Of particular interest are a possible prehistoric enclosure and field system at Port Snoig (NL 9710 3881) and a possible Norse settlement or chapel at Loch Dubh a Gharaidh Fail (NM 0275 4859).

Observations on the coastal geomorphology and hinterland geology were also recorded. As part of this project, a programme of public outreach, including basic archaeological training, was carried out in association with local residents.

Sponsors: HS, HLF, Argyll and Bute Council, SCAPE Trust.

H Moore, G Wilson and M Carruthers 2002

An unroofed rectilinear structure is depicted on the Ordnance Survey 1:10,000 (1976) map at this location. It is not shown on any earlier OS publications.

RCAHMS 2003 (SO)