Excavation of two cairns, a cist and associated features at Sanaigmhor Warren, Islay, Argyll and Bute

Authors

  • Murray Cook
  • D Rankin Contributor
  • C Ellis Contributor
  • R Cowie Contributor
  • A Sheridan Contributor
  • K McSweeney Contributor

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.129.251.279

Keywords:

Radiocarbon, Cremations, Cairn, Cist, Radiocarbon Dates, Cremations [By Period], Cairns (Unspecified), Cists, Burial

Abstract

A rescue excavation in a machair blow-out at Sanaigmhor Warren, Islay, recovered two urned cremations, one under a cairn comprised mainly of white quartz, and the other in a cist, associated with an orthostat. The cremations were radiocarbon dated to the IA. The paper sets these finds in their local and regional context, and briefly discusses burial practices in the period concerned. The Sanaigmhor Warren area is discussed in terms of its future archaeological potential.

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Published

30-11-2000

Issue

Vol. 129 (2000)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Excavation of two cairns, a cist and associated features at Sanaigmhor Warren, Islay, Argyll and Bute. (2000). Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 129, 251-279. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.129.251.279

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