MHG54163 - Charcoal burning platform, Loch Leven

Summary

A charcoal burning platform recorded during walkover survey.

Type and Period (1)

  • CHARCOAL BURNING PLATFORM (Undated)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A possible charcoal burning platform, recorded during walkover survey.
Situated on the north facing slopes above the south shore of Loch Leven this platform measures 14.0 m west - east and 9.0 mnorth - south and is excavated into the hill slope to a depth of 1.5 m, there is no visible revetment at the front of this feature. This platform shows signs of re-use in the form of a concrete slab measuring 3.0 m by 3.0 m. <1>

Originally recorded by the NMRS as part of MHG27912. <2>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NN 1730 6169 (16m by 16m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NN16SE
Civil Parish LISMORE AND APPIN
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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