Jones, E. (2011). The Results of an Archaeological Excavation at Whinny Hill, Rosyth (Land Parcel 1) . Headland Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1022929. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 The Results of an Archaeological Excavation at Whinny Hill, Rosyth (Land Parcel 1)
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Series:		 Headland Archaeology (UK) Ltd unpublished report series
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Publication Type:		 Report (in Series)
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Abstract:		 Headland Archaeology conducted an archaeological excavation on land at Whinny Hill, Rosyth following an evaluation by trial trenching. The site (Land Parcel 1) is part of the Forth Replacement Crossing and was excavated in advance of the proposed commencement of construction works. The evaluation had identified archaeological features in five areas across the site. Five trenches (A to E) were subsequently excavated. Trench C revealed a possible ditch to be part of a natural depression filled with sandy silt, while Trench D contained a large pit, as recorded during the evaluation, but no further features. Trench E contained modern drainage features. Trench B contained a number of features, including a possible structure and worked chert and quartz was recovered from three features. The excavation area was subsequently extended to encompass Trench A and to reveal the extent of the spread of features. The excavation area contained two possible structures and over 60 other features including hearths, gullies and large pits. Worked chert and quartz and knapping debris found across the site demonstrate the use of Mesolithic technology in the manufacture of stone tools. The site itself is comparable to that at Echline Fields (Land Parcel 4 - excavated as part of the same contract) on the opposite side of the Forth, which revealed the site of a possible house as well as evidence for Mesolithic technology. Prehistoric sea level changes demonstrate the site would have lain close to the water's edge during the Mesolithic and may represent a seasonal or temporary camp.
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Author:		 E Jones
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Publisher:		 Headland Archaeology
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic Scotland (OASIS Reviewer)
Fife Archaeological Unit (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2011
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Site: Whinny Hill, Rosyth
Parish: DUNFERMLINE
County: Fife
Country: Scotland
Location - Auto Detected: Whinny Hill Rosyth
Grid Reference: 312220, 681960 (Easting, Northing)
Grid Reference: 312170, 682390 (Easting, Northing)
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PREHISTORIC (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) BLADE (Object England)
MESOLITHIC (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) FLAKE (Object England)
PREHISTORIC (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) Scraper (Find)
MESOLITHIC (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) HEARTH (Monument Type England)
MESOLITHIC (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) PIT (Monument Type Scotland)
MESOLITHIC (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) POST HOLE (Monument Type Scotland)
MESOLITHIC (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages)
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OASIS Id: headland1-110281
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Created Date:		 25 Nov 2016