MHG5599 - Lithics, Pottery Sherds and Slag - Beinn Tighe, Canna

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FINDSPOT (Undated)

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A collection of flaked lithic artifacts, pot sherds and one piece of slag were recovered from rabbit scrapes into a slight mound to the east of a patch of lazy beds. The pottery includes a variety of fabrics and both rim and body sherds. The lithics include one fine side scraper. Rhum bloodstone, quartzite and possibly some flint were used.
J Comris 1985.

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--- SHG1491 Text/Publication/Article: Comrie, J. 1985. 'Sherds, scraper, cremated bone, bloodstone flakes; artifacts scatter', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1985, p.20. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 20. 20.

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Grid reference	Centred NG 2529 0580 (4m by 4m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NG20NE
Civil Parish	SMALL ISLES
Geographical Area	LOCHABER

Finds (3)

SLAG (Undated)
SHERD (Undated)
SIDE SCRAPER (Mesolithic - 8000 BC? to 4001 BC?)

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https://canmore.org.uk/site/10702 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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