The Broch of Dun Troddan, Gleann Beag, Glenelg, Inverness-shire
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11006807 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Alexander O Curle (corresponding author) |
| Year | 1921 |
| Volume | 55 |
| Pages | 83-94 |
| Publication date | 1921-11-30 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0081-1564 • E-ISSN: 2056-743X |
| Publisher | Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.9750/psas.055.83.94 |
| OpenAlex | W4322735820 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
Dun Troddan also known as the Upper Broch lies a quarter of a mile from Dun Telve, the Lower Broch. Excavation revealed that the ground plan of Dun Troddan survived intact while in part it survives to a height of 25 feet showing remains of three galleries. Eleven postholes and hearths survived in the interior. Artefacts included worked bone, burnt animal bone. a paste bead, part of a rotary quern and a large number of ovoid pebbles which may have served as missiles
Archaeology · Geography · Hearth · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Geology · Historical Studies of British Isles · Irish and British Studies
| Citations per year | 0.08 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 1965 - 2016 (52) |
| Highly cited | No |