Barr River

NM 61430 57082 An evaluation consisting of the surface

collection of struck lithics from a planting mound, the hand

excavation of 10 trial trenches and the subsequent extension

of 2 into larger evaluation trenches was undertaken 4–9

October 2010. The trial trenches recorded a number of struck

lithic concentrations but no in situ archaeological features.

This absence may partly reflect the effect of bioturbation on

sediments in the upper c0.45m of the soil profile, or be due to

the impact of ground water which was encountered at greater

depth. The trial trenches were extended at two locations, one

on the main terrace and the second (Trench 5) at the foot of

the steep slope that defined the western extent of the terrace.

A notable concentration of lithics, in part associated with a

buried soil horizon sealed beneath colluvium, was recorded

in Trench 5. This trench also contained an arrangement of

stones that could represent the remains of a bank or some

form of revetment.

Archive: RCAHMS (intended)

Funder: Forestry Commission Scotland