Burghead Fort: Scotland’s Hidden Medieval Giant

Archaeologists are back at Burghead on the Moray Firth to uncover the secrets of Britain’s largest early medieval fort—complete with 26-foot-thick walls built 1,200 years ago. Led by the University of Aberdeen’s Northern Picts project, the dig invites the public to join between August 11–25, revealing artifacts like bone pins, combs, and timbers since 2015. The fort likely fell to Viking raids or internal conflict in the 9th century, offering a dramatic window into a turbulent past. This summer, the Dig It! project offers more hands-on history: digs in Orkney, near Stirling, and ongoing work in Edinburgh’s Cammo Estate, where mansion foundations, gardens, and servant quarters are being unearthed—perfect for curious explorers and history buffs alike. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/64569253068a26d2