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Cnoc Coig is a shell midden located approximately 430 metres north-northwest of Seal Cottage in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site represents evidence of prehistoric coastal settlement and subsistence practices, with shell middens of this type typically accumulating through the repeated deposition of discarded mollusc shells and other food remains over periods of human occupation. Such deposits are characteristic of Mesolithic and Neolithic activity in Scottish coastal zones, where shellfish exploitation formed a significant component of the diet. The midden's archaeological value lies in its potential to inform understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns, resource utilization, and chronology in the Argyll region.
Cnoc Coig, shell midden 430m NNW of Seal Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13655. View the official record →
Cnoc Coig is a shell midden located approximately 430 metres north-northwest of Seal Cottage in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13655.
Cnoc Coig, shell midden 430m NNW of Seal Cottage is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM13655.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cill Mhoire,chapel 50m SW of Lochan Chille-moire,Oronsay (0.3 km), Seal Cottage, middens 350m WSW of, Oronsay (0.6 km), Dun Domhnuill,fort,Oronsay (0.8 km).
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