Cook, M. (2016). Moredun Top, Moncrieffe Hill, Perth and Kinross: Archaeological evaluation Phase II. AOC Archaeology Ltd. https://doi.org/10.5284/1088347. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Moredun Top, Moncrieffe Hill, Perth and Kinross: Archaeological evaluation Phase II
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Abstract:		 An archaeological excavation was undertaken by the Tay Landscape Partnership, with local volunteers, Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust and AOC Archaeology Group at Moredun Top hillfort. The 2016 works formed the second season of an intended three year programme of excavations. The 2016 works comprised four trenches, which investigated structures identified during topographic survey and partially investigated in 2015. These structures aimed to assess the nature and construction of various structures across the hillfort including circular structures, potentially roundhouses, a monumental structure partially investigated in 2015 and a pond feature. Excavations focused on four key areas across the hillfort: the upper area with two trenches focusing on three curvilinear features identified in the topographic survey (Trench A and B); the monumental stone structure discovered in 2015 located in the lower area (Trench C); a pond feature, located to the south of the large stone structure (Trench D). Although relationships between the two curvilinear features in Trench A could not be demonstrated, an underlying rampart, with inner and outer facing stones and a core of material was identified. After investigation of the smaller curvilinear structure in Trench B, A further curved structure was also identified with at least two courses and utilising the natural bedrock in construction. Similarly, the monumental structure made use of this natural bedrock in its construction, and excavations revealed an entrance to this structure and a large amount of evidence for burning within this structure, particularly the entranceway. The 2016 excavations of Moredun hillfort have enabled a further understanding of the purpose and chronology of the hillfort, with a varied artefactual assemblage including prehistoric ceramic, evidence for shale working and bracelet fragments.
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Author:		 M Cook
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Publisher:		 AOC Archaeology Ltd
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic Environment Scotland (OASIS Reviewer)
Perth & Kinross Heritage Trust (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2016
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Site: Moredun
County: Perth and Kinross
Parish: DUNBARNEY
Country: Scotland
Grid Reference: 313550, 719950 (Easting, Northing)
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PREHISTORIC (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) CERAMIC (Object England)
PREHISTORIC (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) SHALE (Find)
IRON AGE (ScAPA : Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages) HILL FORT (Monus)
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Created Date:		 29 Oct 2021