Balnakeil Bay, North
Inhumation (Viking)
Site Name Balnakeil Bay, North
Classification Inhumation (Viking)
Canmore ID 70086
Site Number NC37SE 3
NGR NC 3865 7068
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/70086
- Council Highland
- Parish Durness
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Sutherland
- Former County Sutherland
NC37SE 3 3868 7068.
Discovered in recent eroded dune blow-cut by the Powells and reported to Highland Region. The burial consisted of a single individual equipped with a wide range of grave goods, although the legs and feet had been lost in sand collapse. Rapid excavation uncovered a single male, accompanied by a possible spear, a sword (with fragments of scabbard); bronze and iron objects; an antler comb and some 14 bone gaming pieces. All material removed to the Royal Museum of Scotland for conservation.
Sponsor: Highland Regional Council.
J Powell et al 1991.
