Excavation

Date 1998

Event ID 921623

Category Recording

Type Excavation

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NR 3950 9680 An archaeological assessment was undertaken in the grounds of Colonsay House. Human remains had been found during excavations for a sunken patio S of the house. Seven assemblages of human skeletal material were located including in situ remains on the floor of the trench. Colonsay House may be built on the site of an ancient ecclesiastical settlement and associated burial ground.

A preliminary report has been lodged with West of Scotland Archaeology Service

Sponsor: Historic Scotland

L Johnstone 1998

Report: MS/725/159