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In 1953, two separate crannogs were discovered in the loch after the water level was lowered. They were both excavated in 1955 by [[Peggy Guido]] (named C M Piggott in the excavation reports due to her marriage to [[Stuart Piggott]]).
In 1953, two separate crannogs were discovered in the loch after the water level was lowered. They were both excavated in 1955 by [[Peggy Guido]] (named C M Piggott in the excavation reports due to her marriage to [[Stuart Piggott]]).


The first of the two sites, "Milton Loch 1", is located in the northwest section of the loch. Excavations began in the Autumn. Guido dated it to the 2nd century AD but after [[radiocarbon dating]] it was found be from the 5th century BC (Iron age).<ref>{{Cite web |title=build-up |url=http://www.highland-pony.com/loch%20awe/set%20the%20scene.html |access-date=2022-12-02 |website=www.highland-pony.com}}</ref> The crannog is made largely of timber, including timber flooring. However, the materials were damaged by microorganisms in the loch.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Dixon |first=Nicholas |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/56539532 |title=The crannogs of Scotland : an underwater archaeology |date=2004 |publisher=Tempus |isbn=978-0-7524-3151-2 |location=Stroud |oclc=56539532}}</ref> The foundations of the crannog remain, in the form of a "small stone covered island". Artifacts retrieved from the site include a fish-club, plough-head,<ref>{{Cite book |last=Rees |first=Sian E. |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/15315990 |title=Ancient agricultural implements |date=1981 |publisher=Shire Publications |isbn=0-85263-535-4 |location=Princes Risborough, Aylesbury, Bucks, UK |oclc=15315990}}</ref> bronze dress-fastener,<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Guido |first=Margaret |date=1974 |title=A Scottish crannog re-dated |url=https://www.proquest.com/openview/7a271365a4228cf6f281d756ea0874c7/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=1818741 |journal=[[Antiquity (journal)|Antiquity]] |volume=48 |issue=189 |pages=54. |via=ProQuest}}</ref> mallet-head<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mallet head, Milton Loch |url=http://www.futuremuseum.co.uk/collections/people/lives-in-key-periods/archaeology/the-iron-age/craft-and-industry/mallet-head,-milton-loch.aspx |access-date=2022-12-02 |website=www.futuremuseum.co.uk}}</ref> and two slotted planks;<ref>{{Cite web |title=Carved wood from Milton Crannog |url=http://futuremuseum.co.uk/collections/people/lives-in-key-periods/archaeology/the-iron-age/domestic/carved-wood-from-milton-crannog.aspx |access-date=2022-12-02 |website=futuremuseum.co.uk}}</ref> some of the artifacts are in the care of [[Dumfries Museum]].
The first of the two sites, "Milton Loch 1", is located in the northwest section of the loch.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Milton Loch {{!}} Canmore |url=https://canmore.org.uk/site/65046/milton-loch |access-date=2022-12-02 |website=canmore.org.uk |language=en}}</ref> Excavations began in the Autumn. Guido dated it to the 2nd century AD but after [[radiocarbon dating]] it was found be from the 5th century BC (Iron age).<ref>{{Cite web |title=build-up |url=http://www.highland-pony.com/loch%20awe/set%20the%20scene.html |access-date=2022-12-02 |website=www.highland-pony.com}}</ref> The crannog is made largely of timber, including timber flooring. However, the materials were damaged by microorganisms in the loch.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Dixon |first=Nicholas |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/56539532 |title=The crannogs of Scotland : an underwater archaeology |date=2004 |publisher=Tempus |isbn=978-0-7524-3151-2 |location=Stroud |oclc=56539532}}</ref> The foundations of the crannog remain, in the form of a "small stone covered island". Artifacts retrieved from the site include a fish-club, plough-head,<ref>{{Cite book |last=Rees |first=Sian E. |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/15315990 |title=Ancient agricultural implements |date=1981 |publisher=Shire Publications |isbn=0-85263-535-4 |location=Princes Risborough, Aylesbury, Bucks, UK |oclc=15315990}}</ref> bronze dress-fastener,<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Guido |first=Margaret |date=1974 |title=A Scottish crannog re-dated |url=https://www.proquest.com/openview/7a271365a4228cf6f281d756ea0874c7/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=1818741 |journal=[[Antiquity (journal)|Antiquity]] |volume=48 |issue=189 |pages=54. |via=ProQuest}}</ref> mallet-head<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mallet head, Milton Loch |url=http://www.futuremuseum.co.uk/collections/people/lives-in-key-periods/archaeology/the-iron-age/craft-and-industry/mallet-head,-milton-loch.aspx |access-date=2022-12-02 |website=www.futuremuseum.co.uk}}</ref> and two slotted planks;<ref>{{Cite web |title=Carved wood from Milton Crannog |url=http://futuremuseum.co.uk/collections/people/lives-in-key-periods/archaeology/the-iron-age/domestic/carved-wood-from-milton-crannog.aspx |access-date=2022-12-02 |website=futuremuseum.co.uk}}</ref> some of the artifacts are in the care of [[Dumfries Museum]].


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 19:54, 2 December 2022

Milton Loch
LocationDumfries and Galloway,Scotland
Coordinates55°01′35.8″N 3°48′55.4″W / 55.026611°N 3.815389°W / 55.026611; -3.815389
TypeFreshwater loch
Part ofUrr Basin
Primary outflowsMilton Burn
Catchment area3.7 square kilometres (1.4 sq mi)
Surface area0.58 square kilometres (0.22 sq mi)
Average depth2 metres (6 ft 7 in)
Max. depth4.6 metres (15 ft)
Water volume4 kilometres (2.5 mi)
Shore length14 kilometres (2.5 mi)
Surface elevation128 metres (420 ft)
References[1],[2]
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Milton Loch is an alkaline freshwater loch located in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.[1] It contains notable archaeological sites in its vicinity, including iron age crannogs.

Location

Milton Loch is in the region of Dumfries and Galloway and more locally, the parish of Urr.[2] It is part of the Urr Basin. The loch is named after the nearby hamlet of Milton. Other close locations include Crocketford and Dumfries.

Biology

Milton Loch and its surroundings are popular birdwatching locations.[3][4][5] They are home to many species of wildlife, including:[6][7]

Plant life

Animal life

Other

  • Blue-green algae - blooms were discovered in 2018. Following this, Dumfries and Galloway council issued a warning about the toxic nature of the algae.[8]

Archeological sites

Guido's excavations

In 1953, two separate crannogs were discovered in the loch after the water level was lowered. They were both excavated in 1955 by Peggy Guido (named C M Piggott in the excavation reports due to her marriage to Stuart Piggott).

The first of the two sites, "Milton Loch 1", is located in the northwest section of the loch.[9] Excavations began in the Autumn. Guido dated it to the 2nd century AD but after radiocarbon dating it was found be from the 5th century BC (Iron age).[10] The crannog is made largely of timber, including timber flooring. However, the materials were damaged by microorganisms in the loch.[11] The foundations of the crannog remain, in the form of a "small stone covered island". Artifacts retrieved from the site include a fish-club, plough-head,[12] bronze dress-fastener,[13] mallet-head[14] and two slotted planks;[15] some of the artifacts are in the care of Dumfries Museum.

References

  1. ^ "#GetOutside: do more in the British Outdoors". OS GetOutside. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  2. ^ "Milton Loch". View Dumfries and Galloway. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  3. ^ "Milton Loch Birdwatching Site - BirdGuides". www.birdguides.com. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  4. ^ Bird walks in Dumfries & Galloway. Bryan Nelson, Ray Hawley, RSPB Galloway Local Group. Galloway RSPB Members Group. 1989. ISBN 9780951478103. OCLC 1255755320.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  5. ^ Gooders, John (1967). Where to watch birds. London: Deutsch. ISBN 0-233-95923-8. OCLC 11861954.
  6. ^ "Details about a UK lake". eip.ceh.ac.uk. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  7. ^ "Sightings - BirdGuides". www.birdguides.com. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  8. ^ "WARNING ISSUED AFTER TOXIC BLUE GREEN ALGAE DETECTED AT MILTON LOCH". DGWGO. 2018-08-23. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  9. ^ "Milton Loch | Canmore". canmore.org.uk. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  10. ^ "build-up". www.highland-pony.com. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  11. ^ Dixon, Nicholas (2004). The crannogs of Scotland : an underwater archaeology. Stroud: Tempus. ISBN 978-0-7524-3151-2. OCLC 56539532.
  12. ^ Rees, Sian E. (1981). Ancient agricultural implements. Princes Risborough, Aylesbury, Bucks, UK: Shire Publications. ISBN 0-85263-535-4. OCLC 15315990.
  13. ^ Guido, Margaret (1974). "A Scottish crannog re-dated". Antiquity. 48 (189): 54. – via ProQuest.
  14. ^ "Mallet head, Milton Loch". www.futuremuseum.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  15. ^ "Carved wood from Milton Crannog". futuremuseum.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-12-02.

External links

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