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Rowan
11-22-2011, 02:25 PM
An excavation has revealed a fortified early medieval settlement and unearthed significant artefacts which poistion a tiny Scottish village as a seat of major political power and influence.

Rare Late Roman pottery found during archaeological excavation at the site of a collection of eight unique Pictish symbol stones in Rhynie, has shed new light on this Aberdeenshire village, and provided fresh information on one of Britain's most mysterious groups of people - the Picts.

Full story (http://www.heritagedaily.com/2011/11/archaeologists-uncover-pictish-seat-of-power-in-tiny-scottish-village/) available on the Heritage Daily website.

fljustice
11-22-2011, 03:33 PM
Interesting article. Thanks for the link, Rowan!