Excavation of a prehistoric enclosure at Mar Hall, Bishopton, Renfrewshire
2012 ◽
Vol 34-35
(1)
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pp. 117-135
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Keyword(s):
Iron Age
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Remains of a multi-palisaded and ditched enclosure were identified during an archaeological watching brief and evaluation carried out in July 2007. In accordance with planning conditions an archaeological excavation was subsequently undertaken between August and December 2007, on behalf of Mar Estates Ltd. The excavation identified two phases of construction at the enclosure, the multiple palisades and entrance dating to the Late Bronze Age/Early Iron Age and a large ditch dating to the Middle-Late Iron Age. A Bronze Age burnt mound was found nearby.