Alcock, L. and Alcock, E. A. (1987). Reconnaissance excavations on early historic fortifications and other royal sites in Scotland, 1974-84: 2, Excavations at Dunollie Castle, Oban, Argyll, 1978. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 117. Vol 117, pp. 119-147.
| Title: | Reconnaissance excavations on early historic fortifications and other royal sites in Scotland, 1974-84: 2, Excavations at Dunollie Castle, Oban, Argyll, 1978 | ||
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| Issue: | Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 117 | ||
| Series: | Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland | ||
| Volume: | 117 | ||
| Page Start/End: | 119 - 147 | ||
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| Abstract: | Dunollie is the Dun Ollaigh mentioned in early annals, and small-scale excavations revealed a sequence of structures that correlates well with the historical evidence. Within a radiocarbon date-range of the 7th-10th centuries, a bronze-worker's hearth, with moulds for stick pins, was overlain by a stone-built rampart which subsequently collapsed. A new rampart was superimposed on the old probably in the 13th century. The role of Dunollie in Dal Riata is considered, along with the social status of Argyll duns generally. A R | ||
| Year of Publication: | 1987 | ||
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| Created Date: | 05 Dec 2008 |
