Prehistoric pottery is found at new Kincardine Bridge site
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Multi-periodCountry: Scotland County: West Lothian Type: Ancient Village or SettlementInternal Links:
Archaeologists have uncovered what they believe is the broadest range of elaborately decorated prehistoric pottery ever found in Scotland, at the site for the new Kincardine Bridge. The discovery shows that large groups of Scotland's first settlers crossed over the River Forth at the site of the new bridge up to 6,000 years ago.
Excavations have uncovered prehistoric settlements dating from around 4,000BC, when hunter-gatherers, who previously moved along Scotland's coasts, established the first permanent communities. A series of houses and other buildings dating to four periods of history from the Stone Age to medieval times have been found.
Other finds included ceremonial and working axes made with stone from the Ochil Hills.
The finds demonstrate just how far the River Forth has receded, as the "highly cultivated" site, which is three-quarters of a mile inland, was once on the waterfront.
The Scottish Executive commissioned Headland Archaeology to carry out the four-hectare excavation, which finished in April.
More: The Scotsman
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