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Description |
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Alongside
the footprint, ogham script can be seen as angled scratches carved along
a natural fissure. The view looks NW towards the sea, the River Add can
be seen meandering through the Moine Mhor raised bog. |
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Ogham
is a form of writing used by both Picts and Scots. This inscription is
undeciphered. |
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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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