Duncarnock
The Hillfort of Duncarnock is a Bronze Age fort on the hill of the same name. It is roughly equidistant from the towns of Barrhead , Neilston and Newton Mearns in the Scottish council area of East Renfrewshire . Since 1981 Duncarnock has been classified as a Scheduled Monument in the Scottish Monument Lists .
history
It is estimated that Duncarnock was around 1200 BC. Was built. This would make it one of the earlier systems that were built in the Bronze Age . The first use lasted around 400 AD. A possible second use phase, which could reflect the burgeoning organization in clans and tribes, is discussed after the first use up to around the year 700.
description
The Duncarnock Hill has very steep slopes, especially in the northwest. The fort occupies the flat hilltop with a rocky tuber in the northeast. Due to its location at a height of around 200 m, the fort offers a good view of the distance. For defense, a single, around three meters thick earth and stone wall was drawn around the hilltop. It is possible that there was once a second wall, which protected the 34 m × 24 m measuring rock bulb. The entire facility takes up an area of 192 m × 100 m.
The protective earth walls are comparatively small, but make clever use of the steep slope. An incision that could mark the entrance is not visible. The area within the enclosure is now covered by earth and has not yet been subjected to a detailed archaeological investigation. Due to the small traces of settlement in the area, a good degree of conservation is assumed. In 1958, prehistoric shards were found inside the facility.
Web links
- Entry on Duncarnock in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland's database
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d Scheduled Monument - entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ Entry on Duncarnock in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)
Coordinates: 55 ° 46 '24.3 " N , 4 ° 23' 28.5" W.