Toolis, R. (2007). Intermittent occupation and forced abandonment: excavation of an Iron Age promotory fort at Carghidown, Dumfries and Galloway.. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 137. Vol 137, pp. 265-318.
| Title: | Intermittent occupation and forced abandonment: excavation of an Iron Age promotory fort at Carghidown, Dumfries and Galloway. | ||||||
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| Issue: | Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 137 | ||||||
| Series: | Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland | ||||||
| Volume: | 137 | ||||||
| Page Start/End: | 265 - 318 | ||||||
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| Abstract: | Reports on the contour survey, and partial excavation of an Iron Age promontory fort. This revealed an intermittent succession of roundhouses and an open yard, ultimately enclosed by a rampart and ditch. This rampart appears to have been short'“lived (lasting no more than a year or two), and to have been destroyed in a single event, contemporary with the final occupation of the roundhouse, which also appears to have been abruptly abandoned. It is suggested that this may have been result of a violent attack. It is further suggested that the site, given its lack of natural defensibility and secluded location, may have acted as a refuge, in contrast to more prominent fortified sites in the area. | ||||||
| Year of Publication: | 2007 | ||||||
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| Created Date: | 27 May 2010 |
