The Archaeology Of Skye And The Western Isles
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The Archaeology Of Skye And The Western Isles
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Author : Ian Armit
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
The Archaeology Of Skye And The Western Isles written by Ian Armit and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with History categories.
This book explores the history of human settlement and society in Skye and the Western Isles from the first hunter-gatherers to the Clearances.
Archaeology Of Skye And The Western Isles
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Author : Ian Armit
language : en
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Release Date : 1996-04-01
Archaeology Of Skye And The Western Isles written by Ian Armit and has been published by Edinburgh University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-04-01 with History categories.
This book explores the history of human settlement and society in Skye and the Western Isles from the first hunter-gatherers to the Clearances.
South Uist
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Author : Michael Parker Pearson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
South Uist written by Michael Parker Pearson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with History categories.
Archaeology and history of South Uist.
The Later Prehistory Of The Western Isles Of Scotland
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Author : Ian Armit
language : en
Publisher: British Archaeological Reports Oxford Limited
Release Date : 1992
The Later Prehistory Of The Western Isles Of Scotland written by Ian Armit and has been published by British Archaeological Reports Oxford Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with History categories.
A study of the development of settlements in the Hebrides in the period from 1000 BC to 800 AD. Armit proposes a new classification of sites to take account of their particular characteristics; he reasses older excavations in the light of the new classification and comes up with a coherent sequence of settlement and architectural development. He puts forward models for the interpretation of settlement changes in the light of changes in culture and social relationships between the islands and emergent Scotland. Based on an Edinburgh doctoral thesis.
The Ancient Monuments Of The Western Isles
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Author : Noel Fojut
language : en
Publisher: Stationery Office Books (TSO)
Release Date : 1994
The Ancient Monuments Of The Western Isles written by Noel Fojut and has been published by Stationery Office Books (TSO) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Historic sites categories.
This colorful guide presents the archaeological heritage of the Western Isles of Scotland, which contains some of the best preserved sites and monuments that can be visited by the public. As an illustrated tour of the important sites, the book traces the progress of human habitation in the islands from the Neolithic period to modern times.
A Norse Settlement In The Outer Hebrides
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Author : Niall Sharples
language : en
Publisher: Oxbow Books
Release Date : 2019-12-19
A Norse Settlement In The Outer Hebrides written by Niall Sharples and has been published by Oxbow Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-19 with Social Science categories.
The settlement at Bornais in the Western Isles of Scotland is one of the largest rural settlements known from the Norse period in Britain. It spans the period from the fifth to the fifteenth century AD when the Atlantic seaboard was subject to drastic changes. The islands were systematically ravaged by Viking raiders and then colonised by Norse settlers. In the following centuries the islanders were central to the emergence of the Kingdom of Man and the Isles, played a crucial role in the development of the Lordship of the Isles and were finally assimilated into the Kingdom of Scotland. This volume explores the stratigraphic sequence uncovered by the excavation of Bornais mounds 2 and 2A. The excavation of mound 2 revealed a sequence of high status buildings that span the Norse occupation of the settlement. One of these houses, constructed at the end of the eleventh century AD, was a well preserved bow-walled longhouse and the careful excavation and detailed recording of the floor layers has revealed a wealth of finds that provides invaluable insight into the activities taking place in this building. The final house in this sequence is very different in form and use, and clearly indicates the increasing Scottish influence on the region at the beginning of the thirteenth century. The excavation of mound 2A provides an insight into the less prestigious areas of the settlement and contributes a significant amount of evidence on the settlement economy. The area was initially cultivated before it became a settlement local and throughout its life a focus on agricultural activities, such as grain drying and processing, appears to have been important. In the thirteenth century the mound was occupied by a craftsman who produced composite combs, gaming pieces and simple tools. The evidence presented in this volume makes a major contribution to the understanding of Norse Scotland and the colonisation of the North Atlantic in a period of dramatic transformations.
The Other British Isles
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Author : David W. Moore
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2011-01-18
The Other British Isles written by David W. Moore and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-18 with History categories.
Their names bespeak a rich past. From the Norse Hjaltland comes the modern Shetland: islands nominally Scottish, steeped in Nordic culture, closer to the Arctic Circle than to London. Important Neolithic sites are at Skara Brae and Maes Howe in the Orkneys. Holy Iona, island center of Celtic Christianity, the Isle of Man, former seat of rule over the Irish Sea, and Anglesey and Islay, homes of medieval courts at Aberffraw and Loch Finlaggan, are just a few of the more than 6,000 islands that form the archipelago known as the British Isles. The offshore isles are home to half a million people. Focusing on the eight islands or chains that have long supported substantial populations, this history tells the stories of Shetland, Orkney, the Hebrides, Anglesey, the Channel Islands, the Scilly Isles, and the Isles of Man and Wight, from their Neolithic settlement, to Roman, Norse and Norman occupation, to the struggle to maintain their uniqueness in today's world. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
The Economy Of A Norse Settlement In The Outer Hebrides
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Author : Niall Sharples
language : en
Publisher: Oxbow Books
Release Date : 2020-11-23
The Economy Of A Norse Settlement In The Outer Hebrides written by Niall Sharples and has been published by Oxbow Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-23 with Social Science categories.
This book explores the economic evidence for the settlement at Bornais on South Uist. It reports in detail on the large assemblages of material found during the excavations at mounds 2 and 2A. There is important evidence for craft activity, such as bone and antler working and this includes the only comb making workshop from a rural settlement in Britain. A large proportion of the copper alloy, bone and antler assemblages comprise pieces of personal adornment and provide important information on the dress and thereby social relations within the settlement occupation. There is a large assemblage of iron tools and fittings, which provides important information on the activities taking place at the settlement. The information derived from the artefact assemblages is complemented by that provided by the ecofactual material. Large amounts of animal, fish and bird bones plus carbonised plant remains provide detailed information on agricultural practices, and the processing, preparation and consumption of foodstuffs. It is clear that the Norse inhabitants of the settlement had access to a much richer variety of resources than had been exploited before the Viking colonisation of the region. The settlement also had a significantly wider range of connections; material culture indicates contacts to the south with the Irish Sea ports and Bristol, and to the north with Shetland and the Viking homelands of Norway. The evidence produced by these excavations is exceptional and provides an unparalleled opportunity to explore medieval life in the Scandinavian kingdoms of Western Britain.
St Kilda And The Wider World
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Author : Andrew Fleming
language : en
Publisher: Windgather Press
Release Date : 2005-12-01
St Kilda And The Wider World written by Andrew Fleming and has been published by Windgather Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-12-01 with Social Science categories.
Forty miles out into the Atlantic from the western isles of Scotland lies the archipelago of St Kilda. Home to human populations for more than 4000 years, the islands inhabitants were evacuated from the main island in 1930 leaving it as a haven for wildlife, a tourist destination and workplace for those studying and monitoring the islands ecology and its radar station built in the 1950s. Many of those writing about St Kilda have emphasised the remoteness and insularity of its environment, describing its population as having endured a wretched and isolated existence marooned on an archipelago miles from civilisation. In this book Andrew Fleming challenges such interpretations. His history of the islands reviews the archaeological evidence for the first inhabitants before 2000 BC, how they lived and survived, and how they became integrated into the wider world. Much of the book focuses on more recent times where documentary sources relay in great detail the lives of St Kildans over the past few centuries; how they farmed, administered justice, took on communal responsibilities, their religious, and other, beliefs, the impact of visitors to the islands, and how events outside of the islands had an impact on their lives. Described as a historical drama, this is an excellent story of a remote island community which has been mythologised by many commentators. Superb photographs do much of the work of description.
Warrior Daughter
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Author : Janet Paisley
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2009-06-04
Warrior Daughter written by Janet Paisley and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-06-04 with Fiction categories.
Inspired by first century AD warrior women, Janet Paisley's Warrior Daughter is a gripping adventure about one young woman's struggle to survive in the harsh Celtic wilderness. 2,000 years ago on the Isle of Skye, a warrior is born. Daughter of an Iron Age warrior queen, Skaaha is wild, headstrong and revered. But she is also a child, and when a chariot race leaves the queen dead and her menacing rival Mara in her place, Skaaha's charmed life lies in ruins. Vulnerable, her future imperilled, Skaaha seeks to forge a life beyond the new queen's reach. But with rumour, fear and danger sweeping the island, she cannot remain unmoved. Broken by brutal misfortune, alone in a world of mistrust, Skaaha must unearth the courage to confront her enemies in defence of her people. Illuminated by the great Celtic fire festivals, Warrior Daughter is inspired by the historical Scathach, a fierce warrior woman of the first century AD and forerunner to the equally ferocious Boudicca. Praise for Janet Paisley's White Rose Rebel: 'Heather igniting historical adventure' Sunday Times 'A powerful historical page-turner with a beautiful, feisty heroine' Scotsman Janet Paisley is the author of five poetry collections, two of short fiction, a novella and numerous plays, radio, TV and film scripts. Accolades include a prestigious Creative Scotland Award (Not for Glory, stories), the Peggy Ramsay Memorial Award (Refuge, a play) and a BAFTA nomination (Long Haul, a short film). Her first novel, White Rose Rebel, is available from Penguin.