A forgotten royal palace, once a house for kings, who ruled the parts Scotland One has been discovered in Archeology Project.
In a recently released book, archaeologists revealed existence Castle In Phenalggan, the isle of it, which is anonymous from the 12th and 13th centuries and the first unknown.
Archaeologists have analyzed research for about 30 years. Isle From 1989 to 1998.
Research, which reveals the site, was at the center of importance in a hurry MedievalHas been published in Finlaggan, Archaeological of Islay,
The palace captured two islands in the elasticity Finlagan, and it is believed to be in the area McDonald Lords The islands inaugurated the Kings or Lords.
An island was the home of a large stone tower, which was said to have a living quarter and security for the king or God. On the other island, once a courtyard was seated with a chapel with a kitchen, a buried land, houses and a great hall where the feast took place.
Researchers stated that large rectangular stone towers were essentially exclusive to great Anglo-French Lords and Kings and could be taken as a sign of a political statements and wealth and ruling class connections.
Evidence of prehistoric business, lead mining and post-medical settlement also revealed in the excavation of the site.
The author of the book Dr. David Calledwell said: “I have the privilege of leading a skilled and dedicated team of experts and volunteers on such an important place of national importance.
“Processing of all data that was assembled, has been a major part of my life since the 1990s and I hope that I have not only provided an account of interest, but also a basis for others to do more research in the future.”
The book was published by the Society of Antigate of Scotland, a charity that was established in 1780 to investigate natural and civil history.
Head of research in charity, Dr. Helen Spencer said: “As a donation, the part of our mission is to share the knowledge of the past with everyone, which is why we are especially thankful to thousands of our companions around the world.”