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Until recently the main emphasis in micromorphological research associated with archaeology has been to assist with paleoenvironmental interpretation. This article reports experience gained from the routine investigation of soil thin sections collected from many archaeological sites throughout Scotland. Greater emphasis is now being given to the investigation of sediment type, anthropogenic features, and nature of disturbance during occupation and post\u2010depositional processes. Examples from known contexts such as hearths, byres, floors, and anthropogenic soils are given to illustrate the extent to which site formation processes can be elucidated from micromorphological characteristics. 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