Richmond, I. A. (1939). Excavations on the estate of Meikleour, Perthshire, 1939. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 74. Vol 74, pp. 37-48.

Title: Excavations on the estate of Meikleour, Perthshire, 1939
Issue: Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 74
Series: Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
Volume: 74
Number of Pages: 169
Page Start/End: 37 - 48
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Abstract: A fortification on the Black Hill is re-interpreted as a Roman signal tower on the basis of further excavation. The tower is placed in a curious position. It does not, as might be expected, face Inchtuthil, three miles away. Its immediate objective is two isolated gaps or passages in a large linear earthwork, which runs across the plain some 500 yards away at the nearest point. The earthwork is known as the Cleaven Dyke. This was partly excavated and interpreted as a Roman limes or border defence.
Author: Ian A Richmond
Year of Publication: 1939
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ROMAN (Historic England Periods)
Linear Earthwork (Auto Detected Subject)
Earthwork (Auto Detected Subject)
Border Defence (Auto Detected Subject)
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Created Date: 05 Dec 2008