River Leven
Charcoal Burning Platform (Period Unassigned)(Possible)
Site Name River Leven
Classification Charcoal Burning Platform (Period Unassigned)(Possible)
Canmore ID 120463
Site Number NN26SW 20
NGR NN 2094 6052
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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- Council Highland
- Parish Lismore And Appin (Lochaber)
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Lochaber
- Former County Argyll
NN26SW 20 2094 6052
A possible charcoal burning platform (NMRS MS 738/31, no.70, set into the hillside overlooking the River Leven to the N, was recorded during a pre-afforestation survey by AOC (Scotland Ltd). It measures 6m by 5m and is terraced into the slope to a depth of 0.3m. There is a 0.5m high revetment around the front edge.
C Burgess (AOC (Scotland Ltd)) March 1996; NMRS MS 738/31 no.70 (60/9)