A Shell-Heap at Polmonthill, Falkirk

Authors

  • Robert B K Stevenson

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.080.135.139

Keywords:

Pit, Buckies Burnt, Mussels Winkles Cockles, Charcoal, Oyster Shells

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.

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Published

30-11-1948

Issue

Vol. 80 (1948)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

A Shell-Heap at Polmonthill, Falkirk. (1948). Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 80, 135-139. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.080.135.139

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