The Dumbuck crannog was discovered within the tidal water of the River Clyde, and excavated in 1898. Substantial structural remains found in the 19th century were resurveyed at low tide periods during the summer of 1997. The survey revealed a circular wooden platform surrounded by 22 piles. The internal platform consists of surface horizontal timbers aligned both radically and circumferentially. Around the platform is a circular stone 'breakwater'. Other features include the remains of a central circular feature, referred to in 1900 as a ?stone-walled cavity ... with wattle or basket-work'. Previous investigations referred to a dock structure to the E of the site, but this could not be found. The 19th-century spoil heap and fence post, which held a sign during excavation open days, were found. The site is approximately 50m from the present HWM and becomes completely covered by high tide. It appears to be under threat from marine erosion which has badly damaged the surface piles and horizontal timbers. A G C Hale 1997. Inaccessible at time of visit. ShoreUPDATE December 2015 There appears to be more exposure of timbers since personal last visit in 1997, especially in northern section of the site (see sketch plan with exposed timbers marked in red imposed on Alex Hale's plan - and attached slides. The site of the 'port' on its east side is now not visible other than a very shallow gully ShoreUPDATE June 2017 As described, visible remains similar to those described on previous surveys |
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19/06/2017 | June 2017: wooden piles of Dumbuck crannog | Tom | |
19/06/2017 | June 2017: surveying and filming, Dumbuck Croannog | Tom | |
19/06/2017 | June 2017: view across riverbank | Tom | |
19/06/2017 | June 2017: general view | Tom | |
09/07/2006 | Detail of wooden posts of crannog structure | ianm | |
09/07/2006 | Wooden posts on south side of site | ianm | |
09/07/2006 | View across site looking upriver | ianm | |
09/07/2006 | ACFA recording the crannog | ianm | |
09/07/2006 | ACFA plan of crannog 2006 survey | ianm | |
09/07/2006 | View of crannog showing wooden posts | ianm | |
09/07/2006 | View across the site towards the river channel | ianm | |
26/11/2015 | View from crannog edge to shore | ianm | |
26/11/2015 | Donnelly's spoil heap | ianm | |
26/11/2015 | East arc of revetting posts | ianm | |
26/11/2015 | Dumbuck Crannog and Dumbarton Rock | ianm | |
26/11/2015 | Exposed timbers with ranging poles. | ianm | |
26/11/2015 | Exposed timbers on east sector view to Erskine Bridge. | ianm | |
26/11/2015 | Sketch plan of exposed timbers Nov.2015. | ianm | |
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