Alcock, L., Alcock, E. A. and Driscoll, S. T. (1989). Reconnaissance excavations on Early Historic fortifications and other royal sites in Scotland, 1974-84: 3, Excavations at Dundurn, Strathearn, Perthshire, 1976-77. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 119. Vol 119, pp. 189-226.
| Title: | Reconnaissance excavations on Early Historic fortifications and other royal sites in Scotland, 1974-84: 3, Excavations at Dundurn, Strathearn, Perthshire, 1976-77 | ||||||||
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| Issue: | Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 119 | ||||||||
| Series: | Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland | ||||||||
| Volume: | 119 | ||||||||
| Page Start/End: | 189 - 226 | ||||||||
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| Abstract: | Historical evidence for a fort at Dundurn in the late 7th century AD is supported by excavation and radiocarbon analysis. Waterlogged deposits preserved environmental evidence and structural timberwork including timber-laced defences and a wattle floor. Finds include E-ware pottery and imported glass, a glass boss, a zoomorphic bronze dangle, a stick-pin mould and a complete leather shoe with stamped decoration. Nuclear forts are discussed as a widespread class of Early Historic stronghold. AR | ||||||||
| Year of Publication: | 1989 | ||||||||
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| Created Date: | 05 Dec 2008 |
