Medieval History
Archaeologists have unearthed a surprising discovery on the grounds of an Aberdeenshire castle.
Experts excavating at Fyvie Castle, near Turriff, expected to uncover a 400-year-old garden.
Instead they have discovered what they believe to be an 800-year-old defence system which they say teaches them a lot more about the castle's history.
Archaeologist Alison Cameron said: "Initially when I was digging down one of these post holes I found a huge piece of 13th century pottery which I knew hadn't been moved around a lot, so I was thinking there was probably some structure underneath."
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Medieval History
Scotland: Archaeologists uncover medieval defences on grounds of historic castle
Experts excavating at Fyvie Castle, near Turriff, expected to uncover a 400-year-old garden.
Instead they have discovered what they believe to be an 800-year-old defence system which they say teaches them a lot more about the castle's history.
Archaeologist Alison Cameron said: "Initially when I was digging down one of these post holes I found a huge piece of 13th century pottery which I knew hadn't been moved around a lot, so I was thinking there was probably some structure underneath."
Click here to read this article from STV
- Medieval Wombridge Priory Excavated
Archaeologists are due to return to a Telford church almost a year after a medieval priory was first unearthed. The remains of the building, thought to date back to the 13th Century, were found in the grounds of Wombridge Church last August. A team of...
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