Monach Islands, Ceann Ear
Midden (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Monach Islands, Ceann Ear
Classification Midden (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Heisker Islands; North Uist
Canmore ID 9746
Site Number NF66SW 11
NGR NF 6346 6159
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
NF66SW 11 6346 6159
See also NF66SW 4.
There is a concentration of midden material, mainly shell and bone, at NF 6346 6159, close to the shore and in an area of eroded dune. No pottery of any great age was found.
This may be the midden found by Beveridge (NF66SW 4) although his siting does not agree.
Visited by OS (J T T) 18 June 1965.
