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North Uist, South Lee, Uamh Nic Comhain

Cave (Period Unassigned)

Site Name North Uist, South Lee, Uamh Nic Comhain

Classification Cave (Period Unassigned)

Canmore ID 10409

Site Number NF96NW 14

NGR NF 92 65

NGR Description NF c. 92 65

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Western Isles
  • Parish North Uist
  • Former Region Western Isles Islands Area
  • Former District Western Isles
  • Former County Inverness-shire

Archaeology Notes

NF96NW 14 c. 92 65.

Uamh nic Comhain, a cave halfway up the E face of South Lee, is said to show traces of human occupation and also to contain two large stones within its entrance.

E Beveridge 1911.

This cave was not located during field perambulation.

Visited by OS (W D J) 29 June 1965.

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