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Description |
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This
weathered carving of a wild boar is located just below the summit of the
fort. Discovered in 1904, it resembles Pictish carvings in several
features, including the double line on the underside, but it lacks the
characteristic Pictish scrolls at the end of lines. Other carvings
including an ogham inscription lie nearby. |
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This
carving now lies under a protective layer. The exposed area is a
fibreglass facsimile layered on top of the original. This is to ensure
the original is not subjected to any more erosion due to environmental
weathering and the wear of careless feet. |
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Excavation Details |
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Excavations here in
1904-5, 1925 and 1980-1 showed Dunadd's central importance in 6th-8th
centuries AD with its domineering architecture and rich goods imported
from Britain and the Continent. There is evidence for metalworking and
for ecclesiastical influence. Rock carvings suggest it may have been
where early kings were inaugurated. |
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Access /
Ownership |
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This
site is managed by Historic Scotland with free access from dedicated
carpark close by. |
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Published References |
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- RCAHMS Argyll vol. 6 no. 248
- RCAHMS Argyll vol. 7 no. 281
- PSAS 38 (1903-4) p205-51
- PSAS 39 (1904-5) 292-322
- PSAS 64 (1929-30) 111-27
- PSAS 95 (1960-1) p46 no. 315-6
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