MHG5599 - Lithics, Pottery Sherds and Slag - Beinn Tighe, Canna
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
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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Map
Location
| 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?)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/10702 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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