EHG3320 - Excavation of a Microlithic Assemblage at Shieldaig, Wester Ross
Technique(s)
Organisation
University of Sydney
Date
Mar-April 1973
Description
Two small trenches were excavated by Dr Michael Walker on the edge of a quarry pit at Shieldaig, after a local person had reported prehistoric lithic artefacts. A large assemblage of mainly quartz artefacts was recovered, with microlithic technologies predominating. <1>
This lithic assemblage was re-evaluated in 2002 by Torben Bjarke Ballin. <2>
An evaluation of an Ahrensburgian-type Tanged Point from this site was published by Torben Bjarke Ballin in 2003. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SHG25559 Text/Publication/Article: Ballin, T B and Saville, A. 2003. An Ahrensburgian-type Tanged Point from Shieldaig, Wester Ross, Scotland, and its implications. Oxford Journal of Archaeology Volume 22 (2). 115-131. Digital.
- <1> SHG24922 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Walker, M J. 1973. Archaeological Excavation of a Microlithic Assemblage at Shieldaig, Wester Ross, Scotland: Preliminary Report. University of Sydney, New South Wales.
- <2> SHG27258 Text/Report: Ballin, T B. 2002. The mainly Late Mesolithic flint and bloodstone assemblage from Shieldaig, Wester Ross, Highland - local flint and exotic bloodstone. N/A. Digital.
Location
| Location | Shieldaig, Wester Ross |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NG 8162 5229 (71m by 77m) No plans - so extent is approx. based on description |
| Map sheet | NG85SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Operational Area | ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MHG7704 Occupation site - Glen Shieldaig (Monument)
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Record last edited
Jun 20 2016 2:09PM