EHG3274 - Fieldwalking, recovery and study of lithic artefacts - Barr River, Morvern
Technique(s)
Organisation
Forestry Commission Scotland
Date
May - June 2010
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>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1>XY SHG24849 Text/Report: Finlay, N, Dr.. 07/2010. Barr River, Morven: Lithic Assemblage Evaluation. Glasgow University. . Digital. [Mapped features: #5534 ; #12369 Survey area, ]
- <2> SHG24850 Text/Report: Ritchie, M. 07/2010. Invitation to Tender: Archaeological Evaluation of Barr River North Mesolithic site, Morvern. Forestry Commission Scotland. .
Location
| Location | Barr River, Morven |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NM 6140 5711 (50m by 148m) (2 map features) |
| Map sheet | NM65NW |
| Operational Area | ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER |
| Civil Parish | MORVERN |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MHG53627 Mesolithic lithics site - Barr River North, Morvern (Monument)
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Record last edited
May 11 2022 4:09PM