Bronze Age cremation site unearthed in Scotland

The archeology team that discovered the first Viking burial boat in the UK last year has discovered what they believe is a Bronze Age cremation site on the Ardnamurchan peninsula.

Archaeologists at work at the Bronze Age cremation site near Kilmory on the Ardnamurchan peninsula [Credit: The Press and Journal]

The find near Kilmory was one of several in the archeologically-rich area, which was described as having “layers” of artefacts. The Bronze Age dates from around 2100-750BC in Scotland.

Ricky Clarke, 50, a worker from Ardnamurchan Estate who is one of the local volunteers for the archaeology team, said: “The most exciting find was little finger-nail sized chippings of bones that had been cremated.

Author: Catriona MacPhee | Source: The Press and Journal [September 03, 2012]