Some archaeological sites in Ness 6,000 years old
Published Date:
23 June 2008
By DONNIE MACINNES
HUNDREDS of new archaeological sites have been located in Ness, some up to 6,000 years old.
Members were informed of this in a report which recently went before the Sustainable Development Committee of Western Isles Council.
The Dun Eisdean Archaeological Project has been running since 2005 and a proposal was before the Committee to approve the running of a second phase.
Said the report: "The first phase of the work involved excavation on the site of Dun Eisdean, revealing remains of buildings and a small tower dating from the Late Middle Ages, and the period of the Lord of the Isles. Archaeological survey in the surrounding area of Ness located hundreds of new sites, some up to 6,000 years old, others as recent as World War 11, putting the mediaeval fort in its geographical and historical context."
The Director of Sustainable Development said that the second phase would involve analysing the results of the field work, and producing popular and academic publications, making the results widely available.
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