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The approach to Dunadd Fort at the southern end of Kilmartin Glen in Argyll. Occupied since the Iron Age, the fort was a major centre for the Gaelic kings of Dál Riata from around AD 500 to AD 800. 📸 My own. #HillfortsWednesday #Dunadd #Argyll
The inauguration stone at Dunadd Fort in Argyll. The fort was a major centre for the Gaelic kings of Dál Riata from around 500 to 800 AD. Kings were inaugurated by placing one foot in the footprint. 📸 My own. #HillfortsWednesday #Dunadd #Argyll
Placing my feet in a carved footprint at the top of Dunadd Fort
I now proclaim myself King of Dal Riata!
The footprint at the top of Dunadd Fort in Argyll, said to have been used in inauguration ceremonies. The site was power centre of the Gaelic kings of Dál Riata, from about AD 500 to AD 800.
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The ancient fortress of Dunadd. The image shows a stony path leading downhill in a gully that has large rocks on both sides of it. In the background is lower-level land and there are low hills topped off by conifer plantations in the distance. The scene is in sunlight.
The rocky defile guarding the entrance to the ancient fortress of Dunadd, north of Lochgilphead in Argyll. Occupied from about 500 to about 900, this was once one of the most important places in what has since become Scotland. More pics and info: www.undiscoveredscot...
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The remains of the well and approach to the citadel of Dunadd Fort.
The remains of the well and approach to the citadel of Dunadd Fort. Located at the southern end of Kilmartin Glen in Argyll, the fort was a major centre for the Gaelic kings of Dál Riata from around AD 500 to AD 800. 📸 My own. #HillfortsWednesday #Argyll #Dunadd
The approach to Dunadd Fort at the southern end of Kilmartin Glen in Argyll.
The approach to Dunadd Fort at the southern end of Kilmartin Glen in Argyll. Occupied since the Iron Age, the fort was a major centre for the Gaelic kings of Dál Riata from around AD 500 to AD 800. 📸 My own. #HillfortsWednesday #IronAge #Medieval #Dunadd #Argyll
