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River Leven

Charcoal Burning Platform (Period Unassigned)(Possible)

Site Name River Leven

Classification Charcoal Burning Platform (Period Unassigned)(Possible)

Canmore ID 120472

Site Number NN26SW 25

NGR NN 2167 6048

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Highland
  • Parish Lismore And Appin (Lochaber)
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Lochaber
  • Former County Argyll

Archaeology Notes

NN26SW 25 2167 6048

A possible charcoal burning platform (NMRS MS 738/31, no.74), on the N-facing slope overlooking the River Leven, was recorded by AOC (Scotland Ltd). This oval platform, which measures 9m from E to W by 7m, is levelled into the hillside to a depth of 1.5m and has a drystone revetment, standing to a height of 2m around its front edge.

C Burgess (AOC (Scotland Ltd)) March 1996; NMRS MS 738/31 no.74 (60/8)

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