MHG63467 - Bloodstone lithic scatter - Guirdal Bay, Rùm
Summary
A bloodstone lithic scatter found at Guirdal Bay, Rùm.
Type and Period (1)
- LITHIC SCATTER (Mesolithic - 8000 BC? to 4001 BC)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A bloodstone lithic scatter found at Guirdal Bay, Rùm.
Guirdal Bay Sites 1& 2: The site was found by S Birch in the raised beach immediately behind the bothy at Guirdil, at 15-18 metres OD. A series of animal rubs/natural breakdowns at the front edge of the raised beach produced a total of 10 lithics of bloodstone. These were eroding out of the erosions with a north-westerly aspect. Other erosional features nearby failed to reveal any material of anthropogenic origin. The material comprises mainly of flakes and one platform core. <1>
NOTE: The NGR given for Site 1 would place the site some distance away from the leading edge of the raised beach and may, therefore, be inaccurate [IS-L 02/09/2024].
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 3203 0132 (18m by 17m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG30SW |
| Civil Parish | SMALL ISLES |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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