Picts in Galloway?
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mediaevalistEarly medieval royal stronghold discovered on Trusty's Hill in southwest Scotland
Recently, historians have started to doubt that the Pictish stone carvings were genuine, since the carvings are rather far from the historically Pict-controlled lands in the north-east.
The Galloway Picts Excavation did indeed uncover an early mediaeval Pictish fort on the site, with considerable evidence of ritual activity.
The Galloway Picts Project has more information on the ongoing excavations.
Recently, historians have started to doubt that the Pictish stone carvings were genuine, since the carvings are rather far from the historically Pict-controlled lands in the north-east.
The Galloway Picts Excavation did indeed uncover an early mediaeval Pictish fort on the site, with considerable evidence of ritual activity.
The Galloway Picts Project has more information on the ongoing excavations.