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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ellie Forbes

Rare medieval trove uncovered during water pipe project

Scottish Water / SWNS

A rare medieval site has been discovered in the Outer Hebrides by water engineers after they dug up a field to lay new pipes.

The site, which may have been used to farm sheep around 500 years ago, was found close to Gress, Isle of Lewis, by Scottish Water workers.

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