Mellars, P. A. and Payne, S. (1971). Excavation of two Mesolithic shell middens on the island of Oronsay (Inner Hebrides). Nature (London) 231. Vol 231, pp. 397-398.

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Title:		 Excavation of two Mesolithic shell middens on the island of Oronsay (Inner Hebrides)
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Issue:		 Nature (London) 231
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Volume:		 231
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Page Start/End:		 397 - 398
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Abstract:		 Small-scale exploration of two middens (Cnoc Sligeach and Caisteal-nan-Gillean II) in 1970 produced promising results, and fieldwork added several new sites to those already known on the island. Water-sieving gave maximum yield of midden-material. Noteworthy are (1) the great abundance of fish bone, representing about as much nourishment as that provided by the shellfish whose remains are more obvious. Half a dozen species such as saithe, wrasse and ling have been identified so far. (2) Shellfish included limpet, dog whelk, oyster, crab and lobster. Few birds or mammals were exploited. (3) Artefacts included limpet scoops and heavily worked flint flakes (lames écaillés) but microliths were absent. All the Oronsay middens are 10-15 metres above mean sea-level. Work continues, including a search for dwellings.
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Author:		 Paul A Mellars
Sebastian Payne
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Year of Publication:		 1971
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Shellfish (Auto Detected Subject)
Fish Bone (Auto Detected Subject)
Shell Middens (Auto Detected Subject)
Flint Flakes (Auto Detected Subject)
MESOLITHIC (Historic England Periods)
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Created Date:		 05 Dec 2008