Excavations at West Angle Bay in 2005–06 uncovered an early medieval cemetery enclosed within a substantial boundary, with burials dating from the 7th to 11th centuries AD. Many of the graves were cist burials of children, though one contained both an adult and a neonate. Radiocarbon dating suggests the site was in use from at least the mid-7th century, with evidence of continued activity into the 11th century. Geophysical survey also indicated the presence of a rectangular building within the enclosure, possibly a chapel. The discoveries highlight the significance and complexity of this coastal site, which remains under threat from erosion.
