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Castlelaw Hillfort – The Big Dig! Abernethy  28 June – 8 July 2017

Castlelaw Hillfort – The Big Dig! Abernethy 28 June – 8 July 2017

First excavated over 100 years ago TayLP are returning to excavate the impressive timber laced fort that once stood near Abernethy. Local volunteers are welcome to help with the excavations and discover more of the story of this important site. Free but booking essential. To book use this link https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CastleLaw or contact: Lindsey Gibb, lindsey.gibb@pkht.org.uk,… Continue Reading

Archaeology Guided Walk: Castle Law Hillfort

Archaeology Guided Walk: Castle Law Hillfort

Castle Law hillfort sits towards the eastern end of the Ochil hills with commanding views over Abernethy and the Tay estuary. Join archaeologist Sophie Nicol for a walk around the impressive timber laced fort and hear what Tay Landscape Partnership’s recent excavations have uncovered about prehistoric life on this dramatic hilltop position. Meet at Kirk… Continue Reading

Dig into Prehistory!

Dig into Prehistory!

25 April – 20 May 2017 9am – 5pm Moredun Top is a complex Iron Age hillfort overlooking the Tay. This is our third year excavating here, in the first year we explored the extent and depth of the walls and last year we concentrated on the inside looking for evidence of people living there.… Continue Reading