Monument record MHG54161 - Charcoal burning platform, Loch Leven

Summary

A charcoal burning platform recorded during walkover survey.

Location

Grid reference Centred NN 1732 6175 (10m by 10m) (Surveyed)
Map sheet NN16SE
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish LISMORE AND APPIN
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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Full Description

A possible charcoal burning platform, recorded during walkover survey.
This sub rectangular platform measures 8.5 m by 5.0 m and is oriented north south on west facing slopes. This monument is cut into the slope to a depth of 2.0 m and is revetted on its front face to a height of 1.5 m. <1>

Originally recorded by the NMRS as part of MHG27912. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Text/Report: Burgess, C. 1996. Pre-afforestation survey at Kinlochleven. AOC Archaeology Group. . . Site 8.
  • <2> Verbal Communication: Carey, G. 2010-2011. Comment by Giles Carey, HER Officer.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Dec 8 2010 11:16AM

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