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North Uist, Sollas

Wheelhouse(S) (Iron Age), Unidentified Pottery (Period Unassigned)

Site Name North Uist, Sollas

Classification Wheelhouse(S) (Iron Age), Unidentified Pottery (Period Unassigned)

Canmore ID 84337

Site Number NF87NW 24

NGR NF 825 774

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

Archaeology Notes

NF87NW 24 825 774

NF825 774 [Sic: Perhaps Udal, NF87NW 2, at NF825 784 intended.] Sand dunes at Sollas, North Uist were found to be rich in remains of broch pottery. Sherds decorated with the imprints of an 1/8" diameter tube were found near the probable remains of two wheelhouses.

R Crerar 1962.

Not to be confused with the aisled house at North Uist, Machair Leathann, (NF87NW 5), also commonly known as Sollas.

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