ANTIQUARIAN CAVE AT COLL. A subterranean artificial cave, writes our Coll correspondent, was found at Arnabost, Coll, some forty-five years ago. While workmen were repairing the public highway leading to the west end of the island, the pickaxe of one of them went suddenly down in the middle of the road, and upon the gravelly debris being cleared away, it was found that there was a subterranean opening or eave below. This was immediately explored, as far as could then be done, or as far as the opening was clear; but one of the lintels across, which sustained the earth above, broke some twenty feet or so from the end, and an obstruction of debris fell in, which choked the passage, and rendered farther advances impossible. At all events, it was not farther examined then, and the old schoolhouse at Arnabost happening to be at this very place, the foundations of which, possibly had something to do wish the breaking of the cross lintel referred to the work men were afraid farther explorations might injure the house, and, it was therefore left as it was. The cave would be about six or seven feet below the surface, about three feet wide, and perhaps, four feet high. A person of ordinary height could easily go along it stooping; it was built with unhewn stones on both sides, and paved at the bottom wish long stones or lintels lain across the top, and over this gravel and soil. There was an entrance from the end found sank like a water well, all built around with stones, and a large flat stone laid securely on the top to conceal it. A person could easily descend this little shaft as the ends of some of the stones were left a little protruding, forming steps. When first found this cave was perfectly clear and sweeped up to the obstruction formerly noted, and a little piece of pure gold was found on the floor, some twelve feet some 12 feet or so from the entrance. This piece is a curiosity in itself, being about six inches long, half an inch wide, and about a quarter thick. It was then twisted around something like the shape of a corkscrew, but with perfect symmetry and regularity. It was not ascertained scientifically at the time what could have been the use of it, though some who saw it were of opinion it belonged to the adornments of an officer, or leader of high rank. We believe the finders handed it to the late Mr Nicol MacLean, Crosspoll, but what became of it ultimately is not known. It was the opinion of all who saw this little cave at the time that it led to a larger chamber, either below the old schoolhouse or in its vicinity, but this has not yet been ascertained. The place, no doubt, had once been a lake dwelling or a fort, as the water was once around it though now drained off, and this cave must have been a place of concealment either of the garrison or its arms and effects. It is to be regretted it has not been fully explored and examined long ago, but as the road workmen have now come upon the end of it again through removing the gravel, we hope it will be more fully examined into. We have no doubt were the matter brought before the Antiquarian Society of Scotland, it would be scientifically explored throughout. We may mention that the skeleton of a warrior of gigantic proportions was found some 60 years ago in its vicinity. The helmet of brass or bronze was quite entire, and a number of small detached pieces of bronze were also found, apparently the remains of a cost of mail. The remains of a sword were also found, but that seemed to be of steel and was completely corroded. (Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser, 11 April 1896 )