TY - JOUR AU - Thomas Affleck AU - Kevin Edwards AU - Ann Clarke PY - 1989/11/30 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - Archaeological and palynological studies at the Mesolithic pitchstone and flint site of Auchareoch, Isle of Arran JF - Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland JA - PSAS VL - 118 IS - 0 SE - Articles DO - 10.9750/PSAS.118.37.59 UR - http://journals.socantscot.org/index.php/psas/article/view/9321 AB - 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) ER -