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Meall Na H-uamha

Rock Shelter (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Meall Na H-uamha

Classification Rock Shelter (Period Unassigned)

Alternative Name(s) Fergus' Cave

Canmore ID 192325

Site Number NG73NE 5

NGR NG 7571 3714

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

C14 Radiocarbon Dating

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  • Council Highland
  • Parish Applecross
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Ross And Cromarty
  • Former County Ross And Cromarty

Archaeology Notes

NG73NE 5 7571 3714

The following sites were recorded between October 1999 and May 2000 as part of the Scotland's First Settlers Project (DES 1999, 49-50):

NG 7571 3714 Fergus' cave Rockshelter. + *

Notes: + = containing visible midden.

* = test-pitted sites.

> = sites considered inappropriate for test pitting.

A full report has been lodged with the NMRS.

Sponsors: Historic Scotland, Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, Society of Antiquaries of London, Prehistoric Society, Russell Trust, Applecross Estates Trust, Munro Fund, University of Edinburgh, Ross and Cromarty Enterprise, Leader 11, CFA, private donations.

K Hardy and C Wickham-Jones 2000

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