Evidence of exploitation

Authors

  • Torben Ballin Author

Keywords:

Lithics, Pottery

Abstract

During the initial inspection of the vein, it soon became clear that it had been exploited by prehistoric people. The main revealing attributes are 'stepping', circular impact scars, and denticulated 'platform-edges'. These features and others are described and illustrated in detail.

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Published

01-01-2004

Issue

Vol. 11 (2004): The worked quartz vein at Cnoc Dubh, Uig parish, Isle of Lewis, Western Isles: presentation and discussion of a small prehistoric quarry

Section

Sections

How to Cite

“Evidence of Exploitation”. 2004. Scottish Archaeological Internet Reports 11 (January): 8-11. https://journals.socantscot.org/index.php/sair/article/view/530.