27 October 2011
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Dig beneath the Abbey Craig
Archaeologist Murray Cook has led a dig to uncover the history of a tribe who lived below the Abbey Craig at Stirling. ...
Archaeologist Murray Cook has led a dig to uncover the history of a tribe who lived below the Abbey Craig at Stirling.
Murray Cook, archaeologist for Stirling Council, has led a dig to uncover the history of a tribe who lived in a fort below Abbey Craig, the site of the National Wallace Monument in Stirling. Murray led a group of volunteers at the site of the 1,300-year-old fort, which was first discovered ten years ago, and is believed to have been partially destoryed by a fierce fire, possibly during a siege.
Murray said: 'Scotland has more known vitrified forts than anywhere else in Europe and here in Stirling we have our own that reflects our warlike past. Despite a wealth of information known about the area there is relatively little known about this fort, however. The flames which lit up the sky would have been visible for miles around.'
For the latest archaeology news and dig reports, see each issue of History Scotland.
Murray Cook, archaeologist for Stirling Council, has led a dig to uncover the history of a tribe who lived in a fort below Abbey Craig, the site of the National Wallace Monument in Stirling. Murray led a group of volunteers at the site of the 1,300-year-old fort, which was first discovered ten years ago, and is believed to have been partially destoryed by a fierce fire, possibly during a siege.
Murray said: 'Scotland has more known vitrified forts than anywhere else in Europe and here in Stirling we have our own that reflects our warlike past. Despite a wealth of information known about the area there is relatively little known about this fort, however. The flames which lit up the sky would have been visible for miles around.'
For the latest archaeology news and dig reports, see each issue of History Scotland.
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