Reconnaissance excavations on Early Historic fortifications and other royal sites in Scotland, 1974-84: 3, Excavations at Dundurn, Strathearn, Perthshire, 1976-77
Leslie Alcock|Elizabeth A Alcock|Stephen T. Driscoll
Historical evidence for a fort at Dundurn in the late 7th century AD is supported by excavation and radiocarbon analysis. Waterlogged deposits preserved environmental structural timberwork including timber-laced defences wattle floor. Finds include E-ware pottery imported glass, glass boss, zoomorphic bronze dangle, stick-pin mould complete leather shoe with stamped decoration. Nuclear forts are discussed as widespread class of Early Historic stronghold. AR
Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland