Community-led archaeology project uncovers a major monastery of medieval Scotland

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Community-led archaeology has uncovered the remains of an early medieval monastery in Argyll, western Scotland, identifying it as the high-ranking ecclesiastical center of Lios Mòr, previously known only from historical references and local traditions.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:00:06 UTC.

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