The Small Finds and Animal Bone

Around 534 artefacts were recovered from King’s Seat (excluding slingshots and slag), making it one of the most important assemblages from southern Pictland and on par with sites that traditionally dominate discussion, such as the forts of Dundurn (ID 24873) and Clatchard Craig (ID 30074) in eastern Scotland, and Craig Phadrig (ID 13486) in the north. Arguably, being an undiscovered and previously unknown site of importance in the early medieval period, it is critical for understanding cultural and chronological links across Pictland and with their nearest neighbours to the west, east and south.

This chapter outlines and catalogues all the artefacts by type and places the finds within wider understanding of the objects. Wider, key research themes are drawn out in Chapter 5, particularly in relation to status, trade, contacts, and crafts.