Find Spot record MHG5599 - Beinn Tighe, Canna

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Location

Grid reference Centred NG 2529 0580 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NG20NE
Old County INVERNESS-SHIRE
Civil Parish SMALL ISLES
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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Full Description

A collection of flaked lithic artifacts, pot sherds and one piece of slag were recovered from rabbit scrapes into a slight mound to the east of a patch of lazy beds. The pottery includes a variety of fabrics and both rim and body sherds. The lithics include one fine side scraper. Rhum bloodstone, quartzite and possibly some flint were used.
J Comris 1985.


Comrie, J, 1985, 'Sherds, scraper, cremated bone, bloodstone flakes; artifacts scatter', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1985, p.20, 20 (Text/Publication/Article). SHG1491.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Article: Comrie, J. 1985. 'Sherds, scraper, cremated bone, bloodstone flakes; artifacts scatter', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1985, p.20. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 20. 20.

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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