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Proof of ancient life is found on Berwick Law (Score: 0)
by Anonymous on Tuesday, 04 September 2012 | Article from The Scotsman, 14th April 2001
ARCHAEOLOGISTS have uncovered evidence of a thriving prehistoric community on the slopes of North Berwick Law in East Lothian.
Hut circles, stone ramparts and middens have all been discovered at the prominent beauty spot, shedding new light on ancient settlements.
Dr Christopher Low, of Headland Archaeology, said: “A couple of thousand years ago there would have quite a few families up there. There’s more up there than you might have realised.
“We found lots of hut circles and a field system which is also later prehistoric stuff. There are also remains of defensive ramparts. These are not just military artefacts, but show that farming and peaceful settlement were a feature on North Berwick Law.
“The watchtower on the summit has long been known about but we also found a lot more buildings and features contemporary with it. We found evidence of dykes, hut circles and other construction dating back as far as 1000BC.”
Dr Low said the information could be used to provide information boards, giving walkers on the law more information on its history.
The work was commissioned and paid for by East Lothian Council as part of a study to find out more about the 600ft Law – an extinct volcanic plug – and to improve access to the site and to help understand and interpret it.
John Wilson, the secretary of the Friends of the Law and the Glen, said he was surprised at the extent of the finds made.
“I have been up the Law countless times and I used to play cowboys and Indians up there as a laddie. But I never realised there were so many ramparts and middens. They were new to me,” he said.
The survey of the Law also uncovered evidence of a garden around the Napoleonic watchtower which used to stand near the top of the hill. The discovery appears to prove the lookouts employed there were often as busy tending their borders as keeping an eye out for French invaders in the Firth of Forth.
North Berwick Law is currently the site of a planned tree-planting programme, but experts have said none of the archaeological remains are in the area concerned.
The regeneration will benefit an area of historic woodland originally planted in 1707 to commemorate the unification of Scotland and England.
The area’s community council and North Berwick Environment Trust aim to replant it and maintain it as a “community woodland” for local people to enjoy.
Many local people claim to have seen mysterious lights hover over North Berwick Law and the area was recently the location for a major conference on UFOs and alien abductions | [ Reply to This ]
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Mucking about in a Midden at North Berwick Law (Score: 1)
by Andy B on Tuesday, 04 September 2012
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North Berwick Law
5th September 2012
Local school children will be helping the
East Lothian Council Archaeology and Rangers
Services to sift through some of an eroded
midden dating to the Bronze and Iron Ages.
We will be collecting and identifying the artefacts
that are contained within this deposit. This work
will form part of a future plan to further protect
the Law and the archaeology on it.
This is a schools event, however please feel
free to visit on the day where you can find
out more about this wider project.
10am-12noon and 2pm-4pm
http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/downloads/file/5633/archaeology_fortnight_2012_programme | [ Reply to This ]
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The Archaeology of Aberlady: Forts, Ports and Crosses, Saturday 11th September (Score: 1)
by Andy B on Monday, 30 August 2010
(User Info | Send a Message) | The Archaeology of Aberlady: Forts, Ports and Crosses
Region:
East Lothian
Sessions:
Saturday 11th September, 12 Noon
Location:
meeting place to be confirmed upon booking
Find out about Aberlady’s fascinating and recently discovered archaeological past. Come and find out more about Iron Age fort on the coast, the massive cave complex, the lost magnificent harbour and Aberlady’s prominent position in Early Christian times. Also, discover more about the medieval 8th century High Cross which is being constructed and why. Talk and walking tour. Duration 2.5 hours. Bring a packed lunch. Please note walking will include sections of rocky foreshore. Primarily for adults but children are welcome. Sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing advised. Booking essential. Sorry, no disabled access. Part of East Lothian Archaeology and Local History Fortnight.
Contact info
Contact Tel:
01620 827 408
Contact Email:
bookings@eastlothian.gov.uk
Contact Web1:
http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/archaeology
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Rediscovering North Berwick Law, Wednesday 8th September, (Score: 1)
by Andy B on Monday, 30 August 2010
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Submitted by csa_admin on Tue, 08/24/2010 - 10:38
Region:
East Lothian
Sessions:
Wednesday 8th September, 10am & Tuesday 14th September, 2pm
Location:
meeting place to be confirmed upon booking
North Berwick Law is a fantastic hill fort with much of its prehistoric past still visible if you know where to look. This moderate walk, with Biddy Simpson (East Lothian Council Archaeology Service), will take a look at the ramparts, middens, terraces and houses, which still survive on the Law. Primarily for adults but children are welcome. Wear stout boots, and bring wet weather gear. Sorry, no disabled access. No dogs please. Duration 2 hours. Booking essential. Part of East Lothian Archaeology and Local History Fortnight.
Contact info
Contact Tel:
01620 827 408
Contact Email:
bookings@eastlothian.gov.uk
Contact Web1:
http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/archaeology
Scottish Archaeology Month 2010
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 Nous aimerions en savoir encore un peu sur les lieux. S'il vous plaît n'hesitez pas à ajouter une courte description et tous les renseignements pertinents dans votre propre langue.
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