New dating and environmental evidence from Burghead Fort, Moray

Kevin J Edwards (Author)

Ian Ralston (Author)


Keywords:
Pollen Analysis, Fort
Period(s):
3rd Century Ad

Abstract


NJ 108692. Pollen analysis and new radiocarbon determinations indicate that the construction of the timber-laced promontory fort may have begun as early as 3rd century AD in an open grassland environment, and the destruction of the fort by fire may have been as late as 900. A R

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Published
30-11-1980
How to Cite
Edwards, K. J., & Ralston, I. (1980). New dating and environmental evidence from Burghead Fort, Moray. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 109, 202–210. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.109.202.210
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