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Risga is a shell midden and related structures located on the south-east side of the island in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site represents evidence of prehistoric coastal exploitation and settlement, with the midden deposit indicating sustained human activity focused on marine resource procurement. Shell middens of this type are characteristic of Mesolithic and Neolithic occupation in Scotland, accumulating through the discard of shellfish remains alongside other domestic refuse. The associated structures suggest residential use and provide archaeological evidence for understanding subsistence patterns and settlement organisation during the early prehistoric period in the Scottish Hebrides.
Risga, shell midden and related structures on SE side of island is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7829. View the official record →
Risga is a shell midden and related structures located on the south-east side of the island in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7829.
Risga, shell midden and related structures on SE side of island 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 SM7829.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caisteal Breac, dun, Glenborrodale (1.7 km), Dun Ghallain, dun 1500m SW of Camasinas (3.6 km), Rahoy, dun 660m WNW of (4.1 km).
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