Thesaurus Term/Concept: KELP PIT

Identifier 68609
Class MONUMENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note A stone-lined pit in which seaweed was burnt. The calcined ashes were used in the manufacture of soap and glass, amongst other things.

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Context Record
Monument Type MHG56644 Kelp pit - Beach Ar Garbh Rubha, Ardnamurchan (Monument)
Monument Type MHG55573 Possible Kelp Burning Pit, Ardnish (Monument)
Monument Type MHG54677 Skye, Cnoc Mor A'ghrobain (Monument)