In July 2022 we set out to identify additional Neolithic crannogs in the Outer Hebrides. Moving between North Uist, Benbecula and South Uist we used uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) and sonar along with in-water diver/snorkel inspections to investigate 34 islands in 28 lochs.
Through our work we discovered 3 new Neolithic islands, bringing the total number of known Neolithic crannogs in the Outer Hebrides to 11! We also dated many others, including a rare Bronze Age artificial island.
To learn more about our 2022 synthesis, survey and dating campaign, check out our article in the Proceedings of the Prehistoric Society.
Finds from newly discovered crannogs; Left: Neolithic pottery sherds, Right: Iron Age pot and burnt animal bones.
To find out more about the desk-based work and community-led surveys that assisted in our planning for 2022, plus the execution and results of our fieldwork, check out our interim reports below.