Monument record MHG54168 - Possible charcoal burning platform, Loch Leven

Summary

A possible charcoal burning platform, recorded during walkover survey.

Location

Grid reference Centred NN 1642 6161 (6m by 6m) (Surveyed)
Map sheet NN16SE
Operational Area ROSS SKYE AND LOCHABER
Civil Parish LISMORE AND APPIN
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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A possible charcoal burning platform recorded during walkover survey.
This oval platform measures 7.0 m by 5.0 m and is situated on a steep north facing slope immediately above the south shore of Loch Leven. Excavated to a depth of 1.0 m on its up hill side and revetted to a height of 0.9 m on the down hill side this platform displays some signs of a slight lip on the down hill northern side of the feature. <1>

Originally recorded by the NMRS as part of MHG27917. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Text/Report: Burgess, C. 1996. Pre-afforestation survey at Kinlochleven. AOC Archaeology Group. . . Site 23.
  • <2> Verbal Communication: Carey, G. 2010-2011. Comment by Giles Carey, HER Officer.

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Record last edited

Dec 8 2010 3:34PM

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