Reconnaissance excavations on Early Historic fortifications and other royal sites in Scotland, 1974-84: 4, excavations at Alt Clut, Clyde Rock, Strathclyde, 1974-75
Leslie Alcock|Elizabeth A Alcock
As part of a long-term programme research on historically documented fortifications, excavations were carried out in 1974--75 at Dumbarton Castle, anciently known as Alt Clut or Clyde Rock. These disproved the hypothesis that nuclear fort, after pattern Dunadd Dundurn, could be identified Rock, but revealed timber-and-rubble defence Early Historic date overlooking isthmus which links Rock to mainland. Finds especial interest include northernmost examples imported Mediterranean amphorae sixth century AD, and fragments from least six glass vessels Germanic manufacture. Discussion centres early medieval harbour sites trade northern western Britain. A detailed excavation record finds catalogue is located microfiche. Appendices `Gazetteer coastal inland sites, AD 450--850' (130--8), `The recovery rate B1 amphora sherds' (138--9), `Early sculpture Dumbarton' by John Higgitt (139--42). Au
Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland