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East Wemyss

Human Remains (Period Unassigned), Animal Remains (Period Unassigned)

Site Name East Wemyss

Classification Human Remains (Period Unassigned), Animal Remains (Period Unassigned)

Canmore ID 101020

Site Number NT39NW 31.06

NGR NT 345 972

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/101020

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  • Council Fife
  • Parish Wemyss
  • Former Region Fife
  • Former District Kirkcaldy
  • Former County Fife

Archaeology Notes

NT39NW 31.06 NT 345 972

A section in front of Jonathan's Cave was excavated by E Proudfoot, D Provan and B E Proudfoot. It was 2m wide by 0.5m, with 1.7m of midden deposit above beach level. Of the 8 layers, a considerable amount of bones were found in layer 7. A small sondage was also made through layer 8.

NMRS MS/875/6

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Excavation (1984)

A section in front of Jonathan's Cave was excavated by E Proudfoot, D Provan and B E Proudfoot. It was 2m wide by 0.5m, with 1.7m of midden deposit above beach level. Of the 8 layers, a considerable amount of bones were found in layer 7. A small sondage was also made through layer 8.

NMRS MS/875/6

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