Objects
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Cross-beds in a sand dune
These cross-beds, or layers, in an erosion scarp in a sand dune on the Barrapol machair are caused by successive sand blows. There have been a number of periods when storms have been more common—in the Neolithic, the Bronze Age and the Little Ice Age from around 1400 to 1900. Huge amounts of sand were blown inland, covering fields and farms. -
Standing stone, Barrapol
One of three probable prehistoric standing stones on Tiree (but see Gott below). There are a number of other standing stones, but these are believed to be modern. -
Bone, flints and sherds: found by John Bowler
1. Collection of bone flints and pottery shards found by John Bowler in Balephuil in June 2003.
Collection of bone flints and pottery shards found by John Bowler in Balephuil, O/S Ref: NL 94328 40950, in June 2003.
2. Bag with two pieces of flint and one small pottery shard found by Dr John Holliday in September 2004 on Balephuil machair where John Bowler made his original finds. -
Dune blow-out, Barrapol
A rich find spot for sherds of pottery and numerous heat-cracked stones -
Annular brooch with figures of animals and black letter inscription
‘An annular brooch with figures of animals and black letter inscription found in the sand at Barrapol in 1884 ‘ -
Bronze needle with large eye
Bronze needle with large eye. Cnoc a’ Chlaoidh, Barrapol -
Annular bronze brooch, Barrapol, 1884
Brooch found in sand dunes Barapol