
Mid-Argyll -
5
Eilean Rígh
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Excavation Details
The site was excavated in 1982. Evidence
of burning was found. No stuctural features were
uncovered.
The following artefacts were found :
- iron knife, penannular bronze ring , stone spindle
- whorl and a blue glass bead.
Description
The dun is situated on the summit of a
grassy ridge with steep slopes and rocky faces on
the NW and SW. It is long and narrow measuring 23m
by 6.75m at its widest point.The wall varied
between 2.5m and 3.5m in thickness and the outer
face stands to 3m high in the W and 1.8m (twelve
courses) int the E. The position onf the entrance
was probably on the NNE.
Access/Ownership
This site is on private land and permission should
be sought.
References
- Campbell and Sandeman, 56, no.369
- GAJ, forthcoming
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