Stevenson, R. B K. (1945). A Shell-Heap at Polmonthill, Falkirk.. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 80. Vol 80, pp. 135-139.
| Title: | A Shell-Heap at Polmonthill, Falkirk. | |||||
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| Issue: | Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 80 | |||||
| Series: | Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland | |||||
| Volume: | 80 | |||||
| Number of Pages: | 170 | |||||
| Page Start/End: | 135 - 139 | |||||
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| Abstract: | A large shell heap on a raised beach was discovered by mechanical excavator. It measured 170 x 25 x 1.5 yards and comprised 6-7 million oyster shells with occasional mussels, winkles, cockles and buckies. Burnt layers with charcoal and heat-fractured pebbles were also present. A vertical sided pit was dug into the heap at an unknown date. | |||||
| Year of Publication: | 1945 | |||||
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| Created Date: | 10 Jul 2013 |
