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North Uist, Hanglam

Midden (Period Unassigned)

Site Name North Uist, Hanglam

Classification Midden (Period Unassigned)

Canmore ID 318571

Site Number NF76NW 45

NGR NF 71477 68135

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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

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Field Visit (31 May 2012)

This midden can be seen eroding out of the face of a sand dune on the S coast of the Hanglam peninsula. It measures over 3m in length by 0.3m in thickness and comprises a rich dark soil containing limpets, periwinkles and fractured animal bones.

Visited by RCAHMS (AGCH, IP) 31 May 2012.

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