C14 Radiocarbon Dating - Sample - OxA-9784

A single charred hazel nut shell (CD 15(B)) from a possible hearth under a series of layers rich in fuel ash.

Canmore ID 181536

Map Number NG50SE

Site type Bloodstone Scatter (Mesolithic), Occupation Site (Mesolithic)(Possible), Shell Midden (Period Unassigned), Lithic Implement(S) (Mesolithic)

Site number 27

NGR 156700 800000

Council 270

County 14

Parish SLEAT

Lab Analysis ID OxA-9784

Material Dated charred hazel nut shell (Corylus avellana)

Sponsor HS

Uncalibrated date bp +/- error 7545 bp +/-55

Uncalibrated date ad/bc +/- error 5595 bc +/-55

Delta -25.377

Calibration program used No

Calibration curve used No