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Brownsbank Farm
Chert Scatter (Prehistoric), Flint Scatter (Prehistoric)
Site Name Brownsbank Farm
Classification Chert Scatter (Prehistoric), Flint Scatter (Prehistoric)
Canmore ID 156810
Site Number NT04SE 61
NGR NT 078 427
NGR Description NT 078 427 and NT 074 424
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/156810
- Council South Lanarkshire
- Parish Biggar
- Former Region Strathclyde
- Former District Clydesdale
- Former County Lanarkshire
NT04SE 61 078 427 and 074 424
NT 078 427; NT 074 424 Arable fieldwalking produced a range of struck chert and flint, including several fine tool types. Pitchstone was also found.
Sponsor: Biggar Museum Trust.
T Ward 1999
NT 0765 4280 During fieldwalking the same field as last year (DES 1999, 82) further lithic material was recovered. Several locations in the field produced small scatters of Early Neolithic carinated bowl sherds. One location was chosen for excavation and four pits containing pottery and pitchstone were recorded. Flakes of Type VI axes and numerous tools were also found in the excavation. Charcoal from the pits and a spread of old ground surface produced hazelnut shell and grains of carbonised wheat. Several specimens of charcoal will be submitted for radiocarbon dating.
An interim report has been lodged with the NMRS.
Sponsor: Biggar Museum Trust.
T Ward 2000
Field Walking (1999)
NT 078 427; NT 074 424 Arable fieldwalking produced a range of struck chert and flint, including several fine tool types. Pitchstone was also found.
Sponsor: Biggar Museum Trust.
T Ward 1999
Field Walking (2000)
NT 0765 4280 During fieldwalking the same field as last year (DES 1999, 82) further lithic material was recovered. Several locations in the field produced small scatters of Early Neolithic carinated bowl sherds. One location was chosen for excavation and four pits containing pottery and pitchstone were recorded. Flakes of Type VI axes and numerous tools were also found in the excavation. Charcoal from the pits and a spread of old ground surface produced hazelnut shell and grains of carbonised wheat. Several specimens of charcoal will be submitted for radiocarbon dating.
An interim report has been lodged with the NMRS.
Sponsor: Biggar Museum Trust.
T Ward 2000
