The archaeology of Dun Deardail : An Iron Age hillfort in Glen Nevis
Forestry Commission Scotland
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A new publication from Forestry Commission Scotland explores the recent excavation of a vitrified Iron Age hillfort in Glen Nevis.The vitrified hillfort of Dun Deardail (Derdriu’s fort) sits high above Glen Nevis, overshadowed by Ben Nevis looming opposite. It was built in the middle of the first millennium BC, around 2500 years ago, and was eventually destroyed in a catastrophic fire. Recent archaeological excavation has investigated both the terraced interior and its imposing ramparts.New publication explores the hillfortLearn about the secrets given up during this first ever excavation of Dun Deardail; about its construction and destruction, occupation and abandonment. It is also a record of an extraordinary project and some of the people who participated in it.
Imprint:
Scotland : Forestry Commission Scotland, 2018
Collation:
73 pages : Illustrations (colour and black & white) ; 25cm x 24.5cm
ISBN:
9780855389703
Dewey class:
936.11
Language:
English
BRN:
2447350
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