Carman Hill-fort :: Shared Description
This large hill-fort was identified in 1954 from aerial photographs, and is thought to date from the Early Historic period: see Link
for an annotated satellite view, and Link for other antiquities nearby. The fort lies within what was once the territory of the Damnonii and (later) of the British kingdom of Alt Clut, whose fortress was at Dumbarton Rock: Link
for an annotated satellite view, and Link for other antiquities nearby. The fort lies within what was once the territory of the Damnonii and (later) of the British kingdom of Alt Clut, whose fortress was at Dumbarton Rock: Linkby Lairich Rig
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Created: Mon, 2 Nov 2009, Updated: Sat, 21 Apr 2012
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