Melvadius Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 The Press and Journal reports a major find on skye - from the banner there is apparently six cists (slab lined burial chambers) and 6 cremation pits although the actual report only mentions 3 cist burials (which in my experience depending upon period could have contained either inhumation or creamation burials) but it is still a significant find for the area: A PREHISTORIC burial ground has been discovered on Skye. Six slab-lined graves and six cremation pits have been unearthed on the excavation site close to Armadale pier on the Sleat peninsula. Experts say it is one of the most significant archaeological finds yet made in the Highlands. Flint tools and urns were found inside the graves, although skeletal remains had been damaged due to the tide. The contents of the burial site are being removed by a team of archaeologists from Inverness and Skye. They could be reconstructed and relocated to a new site at Armadale. Archaeologist Mary Peteranna said she had no inkling that the raised shingle beach overlooking the Sound of Sleat would contain a treasure trove of remains when work started in September. Two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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