MHG28193 - Cist burial - North Ballachulish

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Type and Period (1)

CIST (Bronze Age - 2400 BC to 551 BC)

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In 1974, during construction of the new Ballachulish Bridge, a well-made cist built of slate slabs both in its sides and cover was uncovered by a dozer driver now working on the sewer construction works. It was chest height (?1.5m deep) and contained a crouched inhumation and pottery. It was sealed over and not disturbed further. <1>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG21133 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wordsworth, J. 1996. An Archaeological Watching Brief at the site of the proposed new sewage treatment works, North Ballachulish. Wordsworth Archaeological Services. 12/03/1996. digital.

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Grid reference	Centred NN 0525 6038 (4m by 4m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NN06SE
Civil Parish	KILMALLIE
Geographical Area	LOCHABER

Finds (1)

SHERD (Bronze Age - 2400 BC to 551 BC)

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https://canmore.org.uk/site/123110 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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