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Nether Kinneil Shell Middens, located 400 metres east-north-east of Inveravon in Linlithgowshire, is a Mesolithic archaeological deposit consisting of accumulated shells and associated cultural material. The site represents evidence of human subsistence practices during the post-glacial period, when littoral resources formed a significant component of hunter-gatherer economies in Scotland. Shell middens of this type typically accumulated through repeated occupation and exploitation of marine molluscs, reflecting both seasonal use patterns and longer-term settlement strategies. The deposit preserves important stratigraphic and faunal evidence for understanding early Holocene coastal communities and their dietary practices in the Forth estuary region.
Nether Kinneil, shell middens 400m ENE of Inveravon is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6917. View the official record →
Nether Kinneil Shell Middens, located 400 metres east-north-east of Inveravon in Linlithgowshire, is a Mesolithic archaeological deposit consisting of accumulated shells and associated cultural material. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6917.
Nether Kinneil, shell middens 400m ENE of Inveravon is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM6917.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Torphichen Preceptory (7.6 km), Torphichen Preceptory, refuge stone at Torphichen Kirk (7.6 km), Castlethorn, fort and standing stones 500m ESE of Torphichen Mains (7.8 km).
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