St Kilda, Hirta, Village Bay
Pounder (Stone)(Prehistoric)
Site Name St Kilda, Hirta, Village Bay
Classification Pounder (Stone)(Prehistoric)
Canmore ID 381362
Site Number NF19NW 91
NGR NF 102 991
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/381362
- Council Western Isles
- Parish Harris
- Former Region Western Isles Islands Area
- Former District Western Isles
- Former County Inverness-shire
Watching Brief (2 April 2021 - 31 August 2021)
NF 10291 99187 An archaeological watching brief was carried out by GUARD Archaeology Limited. The archaeological works monitored all ground-breakings associated with ground reinstatement, construction of a new refuelling station, removal of water storage tanks, installation of new water plant/tanks, and replacement of water supply pipework serving the Factor's House, NTS Ablutions and Cottages, and the new MoD development. They also comprised of supervising the laying of a new electric cable from the Energy Centre to the two radar stations located at the top of the hill who could have impacted the surrounding cultural heritage sites. The archaeological watching brief revealed two possible undated features. Archaeological artefacts were uncovered including one pounding stone tool and two possible prehistoric ceramic body sherd fragments.
Information from A. Byldebal and C. Hunter - GUARD Archaeology Ltd.
OASIS ID: guardarc1-429246
