Monument record MHG300 - Bloomery, Lochan Na Ceardaich

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Grid reference Centred NM 7549 6790 (30m by 30m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NM76NE
Old County ARGYLL
Civil Parish ARDNAMURCHAN
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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A small bloomery was revealed by forest ploughing. From adjoining furrows came four sherds of pottery, several flint flakes, iron nails and part of a crucible with bronze slag adhering.
Find in NMAS.
J Kirby 1983.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Kirby, J. 1983. 'Lochan na Cairdaich (Ardnamurchan p) bloomery, sherds, flints, crucible', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1983, p.13. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 13. 13.
  • --- Text/Publication/Article: PSAS. 1981. 'Donations to and purchases for the Museum and Library', Proc Soc Antiq Scot Vol. 110 1978-80, p.535-544. Proc Soc Antiq Scot. 535-544. 540.

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Apr 10 2008 4:06PM

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