Duncarron
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Duncarron is the complete reproduction of a fortified
village from the early Middle Ages
of Scotland
. It is the reconstruction
of a typical residence
of a scottish Clan Chief from the early part of the last millennium. The supporter is the recognized nonprofit organization
The Clanranald Trust for Scotland
, based in Kincardine
/ Scotland. Chairman is Charlie Allan
. Duncarron is located in the Carron Valley on the eastern end of the Carron Valley Reservoir in close to Stirling
. The medieval village is built with the help of volunteers from all walks of life, it is intended to preserve and disseminate the scottish culture and the scottish heritage through education, active participation and entertainment.
of Scotland at that time. The Trust was established and the proceeds and donations taken by the various activities (Saor Patrol
, Combat International, Scottish Federation of Medieval Martial Arts (SFMMA)) flow into this project. This enabled over 400,000 £ so far the construction of Duncarron be made available. The plans for the project began in 1996. There were archaeologist historian
and architect
s called in a possible authentic
present appearance of the village. At the same time was looking for a suitable location and it was found in the Carron Valley. A big supporter was found by the film actor Russell Crowe
with whom the chairman Charlie Allan
is a close friend. He has given the village a ram (called Rosie) from the film Robin Hood
in the value of 60,000 £. This will form one of the exhibits there.
s was completed. In September 2011 with the construction of the houses was begun. In planning are four longhouses, four roundhouses
, three gatehouses
, a blacksmith
, a pottery
and a medieval hospital
with a herb garden.
Fortification
Fortifications are military constructions and buildings designed for defence in warfare and military bases. Humans have constructed defensive works for many thousands of years, in a variety of increasingly complex designs...
village from the early Middle Ages
Middle Ages
The Middle Ages is a periodization of European history from the 5th century to the 15th century. The Middle Ages follows the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 and precedes the Early Modern Era. It is the middle period of a three-period division of Western history: Classic, Medieval and Modern...
of Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
. It is the reconstruction
Reconstruction
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of a typical residence
Residence
The term residence may refer to:* House* Home* Nursing home* Residence in English family law, pertaining to where children should live in the case of disputes* Habitual residence, a civil law term dealing with the status of refugees, and child abduction...
of a scottish Clan Chief from the early part of the last millennium. The supporter is the recognized nonprofit organization
Nonprofit organization
Nonprofit organization is neither a legal nor technical definition but generally refers to an organization that uses surplus revenues to achieve its goals, rather than distributing them as profit or dividends...
The Clanranald Trust for Scotland
The Clanranald Trust for Scotland
The Clanranald Trust for Scotland is a recognized nonprofit organization founded in 1995 and based in Kincardine, Scotland. Its chairman is Charlie Allan.- Objectives :...
, based in Kincardine
Kincardine
Kincardine or Kincardine-on-Forth is a small town located on the north shore of the Firth of Forth, in Fife, Scotland. The town was given the status of a Burgh of barony in 1663. It was at one time a reasonably prosperous minor port...
/ Scotland. Chairman is Charlie Allan
Charlie Allan (musician)
Charlie Allan is a Scottish actor and musician. He is the Chief Executive of The Clanranald Trust for Scotland, a recognized non-profit organization in Scotland, which would spread and receive primarily Scottish culture and Scottish heritage through entertainment and education...
. Duncarron is located in the Carron Valley on the eastern end of the Carron Valley Reservoir in close to Stirling
Stirling
Stirling is a city and former ancient burgh in Scotland, and is at the heart of the wider Stirling council area. The city is clustered around a large fortress and medieval old-town beside the River Forth...
. The medieval village is built with the help of volunteers from all walks of life, it is intended to preserve and disseminate the scottish culture and the scottish heritage through education, active participation and entertainment.
History
In 1995 the decision was taken recreate an original medieval village in order to illustrate the life and the cultureCulture
Culture is a term that has many different inter-related meanings. For example, in 1952, Alfred Kroeber and Clyde Kluckhohn compiled a list of 164 definitions of "culture" in Culture: A Critical Review of Concepts and Definitions...
of Scotland at that time. The Trust was established and the proceeds and donations taken by the various activities (Saor Patrol
Saor Patrol
Saor Patrol is a Scottish folk-band from Kincardine in Scotland.The band plays mainly own songs. All songs are intrumental and played with Great Highland Bagpipe drums and electric guitar...
, Combat International, Scottish Federation of Medieval Martial Arts (SFMMA)) flow into this project. This enabled over 400,000 £ so far the construction of Duncarron be made available. The plans for the project began in 1996. There were archaeologist historian
Historian
A historian is a person who studies and writes about the past and is regarded as an authority on it. Historians are concerned with the continuous, methodical narrative and research of past events as relating to the human race; as well as the study of all history in time. If the individual is...
and architect
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
s called in a possible authentic
Authenticity
Authenticity refers to the truthfulness of origins, attributions, commitments, sincerity, devotion, and intentions.Authenticity or Authentic may refer to:*Authentication, having passed the tests thereof...
present appearance of the village. At the same time was looking for a suitable location and it was found in the Carron Valley. A big supporter was found by the film actor Russell Crowe
Russell Crowe
Russell Ira Crowe is a New Zealander Australian actor , film producer and musician. He came to international attention for his role as Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius in the 2000 historical epic film Gladiator, directed by Ridley Scott, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor, a...
with whom the chairman Charlie Allan
Charlie Allan (musician)
Charlie Allan is a Scottish actor and musician. He is the Chief Executive of The Clanranald Trust for Scotland, a recognized non-profit organization in Scotland, which would spread and receive primarily Scottish culture and Scottish heritage through entertainment and education...
is a close friend. He has given the village a ram (called Rosie) from the film Robin Hood
Robin Hood (2010 film)
Robin Hood is a 2010 British/American adventure film based on the Robin Hood legend, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett...
in the value of 60,000 £. This will form one of the exhibits there.
Description
Construction work began in 2004. Previously, a visitor center and facilities for the volunteers was built. In August 2011 the construction of the palisadePalisade
A palisade is a steel or wooden fence or wall of variable height, usually used as a defensive structure.- Typical construction :Typical construction consisted of small or mid sized tree trunks aligned vertically, with no spacing in between. The trunks were sharpened or pointed at the top, and were...
s was completed. In September 2011 with the construction of the houses was begun. In planning are four longhouses, four roundhouses
Round House
The Round House is the oldest building still standing in Western Australia. It is located at Arthur Head in Fremantle, and recent heritage assessments and appraisals of the precinct of the Round House incorporate Arthur Head....
, three gatehouses
Gatehouse
A gatehouse, in architectural terminology, is a building enclosing or accompanying a gateway for a castle, manor house, fort, town or similar buildings of importance.-History:...
, a blacksmith
Blacksmith
A blacksmith is a person who creates objects from wrought iron or steel by forging the metal; that is, by using tools to hammer, bend, and cut...
, a pottery
Pottery
Pottery is the material from which the potteryware is made, of which major types include earthenware, stoneware and porcelain. The place where such wares are made is also called a pottery . Pottery also refers to the art or craft of the potter or the manufacture of pottery...
and a medieval hospital
Hospital
A hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment by specialized staff and equipment. Hospitals often, but not always, provide for inpatient care or longer-term patient stays....
with a herb garden.