Site Event/Activity record EHG3274 - Fieldwalking, recovery and study of lithic artefacts, Barr River, Morvern
Location
| Location | Barr River, Morven |
|---|---|
| Grid reference | Centred NM 6142 5711 (50m by 148m) |
| Map sheet | NM65NW |
| Operational Area | ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER |
| Civil Parish | MORVERN |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Technique(s)
Organisation
Forestry Commission Scotland
Date
May to June 2010
Description
Mounds were created associated with the planting of broadleaf plantation, on the E facing slopes of Tom na Eildean, overlooking and to the W of the estuary of Barr River and Loch Teacuis. These acted as irregular test pits; 150 pieces of flint were collected from these test-pits and from the surrounding area, and submitted for specialist reporting, by Dr NyNyree Finlay at the University of Glasgow. This indicates the presence of a probable Mesolithic site at this location. Further work is planned to evaluate the extent of this Mesolithic site and assemblage. <1><2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG24849 Text/Report: Finlay, N, Dr.. 07/2010. Barr River, Morven: Lithic Assemblage Evaluation. Glasgow University. . Digital.
- <2> SHG24850 Text/Report: Ritchie, M. 07/2010. Invitation to Tender: Archaeological Evaluation of Barr River North Mesolithic site, Morvern. Forestry Commission Scotland. .
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
- MHG53627 Mesolithic occupation site, Barr River North, Morvern (Monument)
Record last edited
Nov 27 2014 11:38AM