Carn Liath Broch Scotland by Garlor
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Description
Back in the air again,over this ancient site near Dunrobin on the coast between Inverness and Helmsdale.
Carn Liath was first excavated in the 1800s by the Duke of Sutherland. As the name implies it was thought at the time to be some sort of burial mound or cairn. But as it was cleared away the broch you see today emerged from the build-up of earth.
The broch was probably built in the last century BC or first century AD. Opinions differ about the purpose of brochs, and range from resource-hungry status symbols to temporary defensive structures for extended families and their livestock. Around 500 were built in Scotland, including good examples at Broch of Gurness in Orkney, Dun Carloway in the Western Isles and Clickimin Broch near Lerwick in Shetland.
The original clearance of the site unearthed a range of pottery pieces and stone and bone implements, plus a silver ornament and an iron knife blade. More recent excavations in 1986 found a bronze age burial on the site, complete with grave goods.
For more info see www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk who I credit with the extract above.
Comments (9)
busi2ness
Very interesting facts about a beautiful country full of history. I can just imagine how good the names sound. Very well captures from this POV.
Fred255
That's a very tall tree you had to climb to get this shot, WELL DONE!!!
kjpweb
Aerial shots are not fair. We mortals have to climb on things to get a bird eyes view. Just kidding. Very beautiful shot. Could use some darkening however to bring out more details. But is a delight to see such an image and get interesting history along with it. Thanks for sharing - and keep 'em coming!
lizzibell
Interesting...
Valerie-Ducom
Wowww, very beautiful picture and excellent colour and composition!!!And yes, this vue is sublim. Good day ;)
mermaid
I love those ancient sites... and you can see them more clearly from the air...thanks for sharing the history too
redheadgrrl
Great vue and interesting capture. Good job, Gary!
A2J2001
Gorgeous!
aangus
"Opinions differ about the purpose of brochs" I know...its easy...they were the first ever roundabouts! You are very lucky to be able to get such POVs, this one is great, well done.