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vitrified fort

Prehistoric structure fired by intention or accident. Vitrification is caused by the stone and earth of ramparts, including any timber framework, fusing together through burning. Around 50 vitrified fortifications dating from the 8th to the 1st century BC, have been found mainly in southern and eastern Scotland and in a number of Welsh sites.

Vitrification can be seen at a variety of sites, from large hill forts to small fortified homesteads. Some still retain their burnt timbers.



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