Traces of Beaker period cultivation at Rosinish, Benbecula

Ian A G Shepherd (Author)

Alexandra N Tuckwell (Author)


Keywords:
Carbonized Barley, Midden, Wheat
Period(s):
Bronze Age

Abstract


NF 873537. Midden deposits of Beaker date on a sand-dune site were found to cover an old land surface containing traces of ploughing and spade cultivation. Asymmetric V-shaped marks were probably made by a crook-ard, and showed evidence of cross-ploughing. Carbonized barley and wheat were recovered from the midden. Limpet samples gave 14C dates early in 2nd millennium bc. AR. See also 80/6762.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.108.108.113

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Published
30-11-1979
How to Cite
Shepherd, I. A. G., & Tuckwell, A. N. (1979). Traces of Beaker period cultivation at Rosinish, Benbecula. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 108, 108–113. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.108.108.113
Issue
Vol. 108 (1979)
Section
Articles
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.108.108.113

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