Affleck, T. L., Edwards, K. J. and Clarke, A. (1988). Archaeological and palynological studies at the Mesolithic pitchstone and flint site of Auchareoch, Isle of Arran. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 118. Vol 118, pp. 37-59.
| Title: | Archaeological and palynological studies at the Mesolithic pitchstone and flint site of Auchareoch, Isle of Arran | |||||||
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| Issue: | Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 118 | |||||||
| Series: | Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland | |||||||
| Volume: | 118 | |||||||
| Page Start/End: | 37 - 59 | |||||||
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| Abstract: | An inland kame terrace site extends over some 300-400 m2, with features including fire-spots and a pit and yielding more than 4400 finds of flint (90%), pitchstone (9.4%), quartz, agate, and possible mudstone. The environmental data demonstrate the limitations imposed by soil pollen and charcoal studies but suggest possible hunter-gathering and agricultural activities preceding soil deterioration and peat growth. Au(adp AR) | |||||||
| Year of Publication: | 1988 | |||||||
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| Created Date: | 05 Dec 2008 |
