Medieval

AD 900 to AD 1500
The Medieval Period (sometimes known as the Middle Ages) saw the foundation of the England and Scotland as sovereign nations. England grew out of the united Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms, while in Scotland, the Gaelic and Pictish Kingdom of Alba was founded around AD 900. This period saw the establishment of many towns and cities still present today as well as the construction of large military buildings, such as castles, and religious buildings, such as cathedrals.

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Pits, Pots and Postholes: Prehistoric and Medieval Cushenquarter

At Cushenquarter Farm in Stirlingshire, recent archaeological works have uncovered the remains of pits, pots…

In Situ15 October 2026

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The Legend of Massacre Cave

In the year AD 1577, a massacre took place in Uamh Fhraing, locally known as…

In Situ1 June 2026

Fragments of ceramic jugs found at the Roslin kilns

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Medieval Pottery Production at Roslin

Two medieval pottery kilns were uncovered at Roslin, Midlothian, during recent development works. The kilns…

In Situ18 March 2025

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Kilchattan Old Parish Church Ship Graffiti

The Old Parish Church of Kilchattan on the Isle of Luing, Argyll, bears an incredible…

In Situ4 December 2024

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Preston Tower

In Prestonpans, East Lothian, stand the ruins of Preston Tower, a 15th century tower house…

In Situ29 September 2022

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Craigievar Castle

Craigievar Castle is one of Scotland’s best-preserved tower houses - built in the late 1500s…

In Situ29 August 2022

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Chapel Finian: a medieval chapel on the Machars

Chapel Finian sits on the shores of the west Machars, a position which made it…

In Situ16 August 2022

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A Medieval Toilet Seat

Sitting Pretty in Medieval Perth This medieval toilet seat was discovered during excavations in Kirk…

In Situ7 August 2022