Wetland Archaeology in Galloway: Investigating the loch settlements of Southwest Scotland
The Scottish Wetlands Archaeology Programme (SWAP) aims to integrate the rich wetland archaeological record of Scotland with mainstream archaeological studies in order to make the most of this spectacular archaeological resource.
Being particularly rich in freshwater archaeological remains, Southwest Scotland has proven to be the ideal area to advance this programme. One particularly exciting area is in and around Cults Loch, near Castle Kennedy, Stranraer. As the wetland sites at Cults Loch lie at the very centre of a densely settled prehistoric landscape, this area offers an exciting opportunity to integrate the wealth of evidence expected from wetland sites with the evidence more common to dryland sites. This will allow archaeologists to build up a much more vivid picture of life in prehistoric Southwest Scotland than has been possible before.
Continuing Excavations: 2010
AOC will be continuing excavations on the crannog promontory in August and September 2010.This year, AOC hope to uncover more of the structure and gain further insights into the nature of the building that stood on the shore of Cults Loch over two thousand years ago. As always, we would like to encourage as much public involvement in this unique project as possible. If you would like to take part in the excavations, please email the directors.
