Enclosure (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Dull
Classification Enclosure (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) St Ninian's Chapel
Canmore ID 25640
Site Number NN84NW 3
NGR NN 8084 4902
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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SC 1897824
Excavation by M E C Stewart
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Henshall, A S
SC 1897826
Excavation by M E C Stewart
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Henshall, A S
SC 1897839
Excavation photograph - square 7 at 1 foot taken from north
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897848
Excavation photograph - view of paving in square 5 looking W
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897854
excavation photograph -looking S along the flue. The triangular slab in the foreground is at the northern end. Lintels removed exept the fifth.
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897865
Excavation photograph XIV view on N side of circular enclosure showing paving next to wall and inner facing.
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897871
Excavation photograph - "drain" and postholes from S.
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897878
Excavation photograph- lintels of kiln flue
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897883
Excavation photograph - southern margin
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897893
Excavation photograph IV view looking down on eastern end of paired passageway with on right,double faced walling with boulder infill
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897898
Excavation photograph XXVIII looking along paving in passageway from E
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897913
Excavation photograph XXXIX square VIII (charcoal pit) in process of excavation showing large slabs filling the area
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897919
Excavation photograph - XXXVIII square V with uprights of the passage immediately after turf removal
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897923
Excavation photograph - XLVI paving of passageway looking west showing slabs (at slightly higher level) of easterly extension
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1970341
Excavation photograph - view of infill of passageway (possible)
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 2390701
Dull, NN84NW 3, Ordnance Survey index card, page number 4, Verso
Records of the Ordnance Survey, Southampton, Hampshire, England
1958
© Crown Copyright: HES (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Collection)
SC 1897825
Excavation by M E C Stewart
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Henshall, A S
SC 1897829
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1978
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897844
Excavation photograph - central uprights looking west
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897845
Excavation photograph - square 12 deepned taken from east
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897862
Excavation photograph - broken sixth lintel before removed
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897887
Excavation photograph XXI general view of excavation looking west and showing paved entrance passage and circular structure with paving, souterrain, corn-roasting floor and charcoal pit
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897888
Excavation photograph XXVIIview looking down into western-southwestern end of circular structure showing to the left entrance - souterrain - fragment of upper paving in corner - broken floor stone of corn-roasting floor and wall behind and recent small stone building on top
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897890
Excavation photograph -XXIII view looking down on excavated circular structure showing entrance - souterrain - broken stone of corn roasting floor
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897901
Excavation photograph VII view of walling in SW corner of square IV this later proved to be the outer facing of wall of circular structure
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897930
Excavation photograph - XX view from the W looking into passageway from circular structure. Dry stone walling on left.
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897933
XVII view of site looking W before excavation. Uprights of passageway visible.
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 2390709
Dull, NN84NW 3, Ordnance Survey index card, Recto
Records of the Ordnance Survey, Southampton, Hampshire, England
1958
© Crown Copyright: HES (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Collection)
SC 1897823
Excavation by M E C Stewart
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Henshall, A S
SC 1897831
excavation photograph - square 12 taken from the west 6 inches below turf level
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897843
Excavation photograph - square 11 loking east taken 6 inches below turf level
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897850
Excavation photograph - upper "build" above west wall of flue below six inch lintel showing on the right, section of infill of the flue
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897860
Excavation photograph - west wall section of outer chamber - stone packing under the "mill wheel" (removed)
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897864
Excavation photograph - looking N up southern end of flue showing paving over duct. Postholes can be seen on either side.
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897869
Excavation photograph
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897870
Excavation photograph
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897880
Excavation photograph
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897900
Excavation photograph III view looking down on middle section of paving between uprights in square V showing care with which outer spaces have been filled
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897908
Excavation photograph XXVI looking down into charcoal pit
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897910
Excavation photograph XLVII eastwest paving slab in passage
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897917
Excavation photograph XLIV charcoal pit in square VIII in process of excavation
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 2390702
Dull, NN84NW 3, Ordnance Survey index card, Recto
Records of the Ordnance Survey, Southampton, Hampshire, England
1958
© Crown Copyright: HES (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Collection)
SC 1897840
Excavation photograph - square 7 deepned looking SW
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897841
Excavation photograph - square 8 deepned taken from West
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897846
Excavation photograph - Hearth stone snd wall behind in comm (common) roasting pit
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897853
excavation photograph - upper "build" above west wall of flue below 6th lintel
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897857
Excavation photograph - post hole on west side near southern end of flue
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897858
Excavation photograph - where outer continguous walling ends in SW quadrant against the lintels of the flue. The paving has been lifted between this walling and the walling in the forefront of the picture which belongs in the kiln chamber.
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897863
Excavation photograph - close up of drain from S
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897867
Excavation photograph - looking from West
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897873
Excavation photograph
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897874
Excavation photograph
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897876
Excavation photograph
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897895
Excavation photograph XIII view looking down on squares V and VI nearest camera and VIII and IX furthest from camera. Tops of four uprights of passageway visible - taken just after removal of turf.
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897896
Excavation photograph XXIV looking W along paved passage. Two stones on right curved extension of passageway
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897903
Excavation photograph IX square VII Posthole on extreme left of picture
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897904
Excavation photograph X squares IV and VII immediately after the removal of the turf
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897916
excavation photograph XL the eastern extension to passage on northern side showing inner and outer facing and boulder infill
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897924
Excavation photograph - XXXI looking down on the lintels of the souterrain, part of upper paving in corner. Charcoal pit and broken stone on corn roasting floor
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897927
Excavation photograph - V view looking down into charcoal pit below corn roasting floor in circular structure showing low walling on western segment and broken floor slab.
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897928
Excavation photograph - XXX excavating the charcoal pit. Drystone walling to left of entrance passageway and threshold stone
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897932
Excavation photograph - workshop area at east end of site
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1970340
Excavation by M E C Stewart
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 2390692
Dull, NN84NW 3, Ordnance Survey index card, page number 3, Recto
Records of the Ordnance Survey, Southampton, Hampshire, England
1958
© Crown Copyright: HES (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Collection)
SC 1897822
Excavation by M E C Stewart
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Henshall, A S
SC 1897833
Excavation photograph - square 5 at 1 foot taken from NE
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897834
excavation photograph - square 9 at six inches below turf - taken from the N
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897838
Excavation photograph - square 1 taken from N 6 inches below turf level
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897842
excavation photograph - square 10 taken from NE 6 inches below turf level
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897847
excavation photograph - entrance to souterrain from circular area looking south
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897856
Excavation photograph - post hole on east side near southern end of flue
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897881
Excavation photograph
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897882
Excavation photograph
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897905
Excavation photograph XII squares I and IV in foreground. In background two northern uprights of passageway in square V
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897907
Excavation photograph XXV looking down in charcoal pit below corn- roas ting floor
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897914
Excavation photograph XLI view of charcoal pit - on right of upper pavin g of circular area. Threshold stone and checkstone in bottom left.
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897921
Excavation photograph - XXXIII view looking into charcoal pit. Threshold slab bottom of photograph centre. Check stone in situ on left side of threshold stone
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897925
Excavation photograph - XXXII view looking into charcoal pit from threshold slab on the left. Two lintels of souterrain (top right), and broken slab of open roasting floor
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897931
Excavation photograph - XVIII view of site before excavation looking S. Uprights of passage visible
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897934
Excavation photograph - central chamber and kiln pit appearing.
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897935
Excavation photograph - lintels of kiln flue
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897936
Excavation photograph
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 2390689
Dull, NN84NW 3, Ordnance Survey index card, page number 1, Recto
Records of the Ordnance Survey, Southampton, Hampshire, England
1958
© Crown Copyright: HES (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Collection)
SC 2390699
Dull, NN84NW 3, Ordnance Survey index card, page number 3, Recto
Records of the Ordnance Survey, Southampton, Hampshire, England
1958
© Crown Copyright: HES (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Collection)
SC 2390706
Dull, NN84NW 3, Ordnance Survey index card, page number 3, Recto
Records of the Ordnance Survey, Southampton, Hampshire, England
1958
© Crown Copyright: HES (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Collection)
SC 2390712
Dull, NN84NW 3, Ordnance Survey index card, Recto
Records of the Ordnance Survey, Southampton, Hampshire, England
1958
© Crown Copyright: HES (Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Collection)
SC 1897835
excavation photograph - outer stone facing in square 1 of the eastern extension to passageway
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897836
excavation photograph - square 8 at six inches below turf level taken from the west
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897851
excavation photograph - looking south along the flue, the triangular slab in the foreground is at the southern end, lintels removed exept the fifth showing the termination of circular continguous wall on either side of lintels
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897855
excavation photograph - cup marked stone -part of wall on N side of kiln chamber
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897877
Excavation photograph - lintels of kiln flue
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897892
Excavation photograph - XLII NE corner of circular structure immediately to right of threshold stone in course of excavation
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897906
Excavation photograph XXIV looking down on posthole in square VII
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897911
Excavation photograph XLIII parts of squares II and III just after removal of turf and the eastmost pair of uprights
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897912
Excavation photograph XLV squares VI and IX with southern pair of uprights in passageway - just after removal of turf
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897915
Excavation photograph XXXV small stone build above wall of short upright s behind broken slab of corn-roasting floor
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897918
Excavation photograph - XXXVI small stone build above western sector below short uprights forming walling behind broken slab or corn roasting floor
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
SC 1897922
Excavation photograph
Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
1966
© Courtesy of HES. Papers of Dr Margaret E C Stewart, archaeologist, Perth, Scotland
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- Council Perth And Kinross
- Parish Dull
- Former Region Tayside
- Former District Perth And Kinross
- Former County Perthshire
NN84NW 3 8084 4902.
(NN 8084 4902) St Ninian's Chapel (NR) (Site of)
OS 25" map, Perthshire, (1902)
The New Statistical Account (NSA 1845) states that the church or chapel attached to the alleged Abbey of Dull (see NN84NW 22) was dedicated to St Ninian. The site is now referred to locally as the ruins of the monastic college of Dull, but is believed by Stewart to have been originally a chambered cairn, although Henshall does not confirm this classification. After partial excavation in 1966 it was thought to be a souterrain with a circular enclosure above it, but further excavation in 1967-8 showed the "souterrain" to be the flue passage of a large and complex corn-roasting kiln which was secondary to an earlier structure of unproved classification. The excavation showed the site to consist of a paved circular enclosure 30' across formed by a drystone wall 3' wide - the inner face composed of contiguous slabs - with a paved passage leading E out of it flanked by four large upright slabs. This paving continued eastwards, curving outwards along the line of the splayed out wall on the N side. The 32' long partially lintelled flue passage led S from under the S side of the enclosure. A 6' diameter secondary fire-pit had been constructed in the middle of the enclosure, destroying much of the earlier paving. Charred grain and carbonised wood was recovered from it. Under the undisturbed SW slabs of the floor, black-faced pottery, a microlithic point of yellow flint, and what may be a broken leaf-shaped arrowhead of grey flint were found. During a secondary use of the central fire pit, its area had been curtailed, and one of the uprights outlining the curtailment was cup marked.
An apparently circular foundation c.18' across, partly outlined by large boulders showing through the turf in the NE quadrant of the site was sectioned and revealed slag. E of the paved passage was a rectangular structure 22'6" x 18' which was found to complete the partly circular foundation. in the centre was a shallow hearth, from which came carbonised hazel nuts. This structure appeared to be supported on a platform of small stones to retain it on the sloping ground; the downward side to the S was supported by a wall of large stones. To the SW, the site was found to be completely ruined.
NSA 1845; M E C Stewart 1961; 1966; 1967; 1968; A S Henshall 1972.
Despite Miss Henshall's refusal to accept this site as being originally a chambered cairn, Mrs Stewart (information to OS) believes it was, and asserts that Dr Corcoran shares her belief. The excavation has been back-filled, and field examination of the stones still visible cannot help to classify the site which excavation has proved to be so complex. There is no local name for the site.
Surveyed at 1:10,000.
Visited by OS (A A) 4 December 1974.
No change to previous field report.
Surveyed at 1:2500.
Visited by OS (J R L) 30 November 1978.