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EAB3665 - Excavation 2006 - DYKESIDE, BIRNIE

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Location

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No mapped location recorded.

Technique(s)

EXCAVATION

Organisation

National Museum Scotland

Date

2006

Description

Work in 2006 continued investigation of the burnt down roundhouse. Explored the late Bronze Age metalworking area located in 2005, examined a possible iron-working area identified in 2004, and opened a trench towards the northwest part of the site over the remains of a possible medieval building exposed in 2000. Director: Fraser Hunter Auspices: NMS Fund: NMS

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

MAB63307 DYKESIDE, BIRNIE (Cropmark)

Record last edited

Jul 6 2026 10:40AM

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