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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 120463

Site Number NN26SW 20

NGR NN 2094 6052

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 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)

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