Excavations at Clatchard Craig, Fife

Authors

  • Joanna Close-Brooks
  • R Hope-Simpson Contributor
  • Audrey Henshall Contributor
  • D Williams Contributor
  • J G McDonnell Contributor
  • R McCullagh Contributor
  • Lin Barneston Contributor
  • Brian R Hartley Contributor
  • Ewan Campbell Contributor
  • John Hunter Contributor
  • Margaret Guido Contributor
  • N Davey Contributor

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.116.117.184

Keywords:

Burnt Radiocarbon Dates, Stones, Brooches, Metal Disc, Pottery

Abstract

Neo and IA pottery was found but the multiple ramparts were all of Dark Age date. Ramparts 1 and 3 were timber-laced and had been burnt; radiocarbon dates suggest construction in the 6th/7th century AD. Rampart 2, on a different line, incorporated mortared Roman stones. Finds include a metal disc in hanging-bowl style and a group of clay moulds for penannular brooches of 8th century type. Au (abr)

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Published

30-11-1987

Issue

Vol. 116 (1987)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Excavations at Clatchard Craig, Fife. (1987). Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 116, 117-184. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.116.117.184