Archaeologists are investigating a “fascinating and unusual” site in Moray
Metal-working is thought to have been done at Lochinver Quarry from the Bronze Age through the Iron Age.
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New Pictish remains have been discovered at a fort thought to have been largely destroyed by a 19th-century development.
Archaeologists from the University of Aberdeen uncovered a longhouse and an 1,100-year-old anglo Saxon coin in a dig at Burghead Fort near Lossiemouth, Moray.
Experts believe the fort was a significant seat of power within the Pictish Kingdom, dating between 500 CE and 1000 CE.
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Focus turns to Burghead Hill as funding for the Birnie site ends.
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Experts say survey of Site at Burghead has proved ‘very promising’.
by Donna MacAllister. Published 6/3/2010.
Yesterday the National Museums of Scotland curator Dr. Fraser Hunter said investigations at a field a Burghead have possibly revealed a “high status site”.
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pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/1634292
There certainly seems to be something happening in Moray. This is the third site to be announced. All the more to look at!
Investigation hopes to find the site of an ancient settlement. (Similar to the finds at Birnie)
by Donna MacAllister. Published 27/02/2010.
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pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/1625172
Various finds are on display in Elgin Museum.