Record details
| ID: | EHG3274 |
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| Name: | Fieldwalking, recovery and study of lithic artefacts, Barr River, Morvern |
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| Organisation: | Forestry Commission Scotland |
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| Date: | May to June 2010 |
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Description
Mounds were created associated with the planting of broadleaf plantation, on the E facing slopes of Tom na Eildean, overlooking and to the W of the estuary of Barr River and Loch Teacuis. These acted as irregular test pits; 150 pieces of flint were collected from these test-pits and from the surrounding area, and submitted for specialist reporting, by Dr NyNyree Finlay at the University of Glasgow. This indicates the presence of a probable Mesolithic site at this location. Further work is planned to evaluate the extent of this Mesolithic site and assemblage. <1><2>
Type(s) of Investigation
- Field Survey/Field Walking/Unsystematic
| Grid Reference: | Centroid NM 61431 57111 (MBR: 50m by 148m) |
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| Map Sheet: | NM65NW |
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| Civil Parish: | MORVERN |
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| Geographical Area: | LOCHABER |
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| Location: | Barr River, Morven |
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Associated Finds - none
Sources and further reading
- Text/Report: Finlay, N, Dr.. 07/2010. Barr River, Morven: Lithic Assemblage Evaluation.
- Text/Report: Ritchie, M. 07/2010. Invitation to Tender: Archaeological Evaluation of Barr River North Mesolithic site, Morvern.
Related Monuments/Buildings
| MHG53627 | Mesolithic occupation site, Barr River North, Morvern (Monument) |
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