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Between the Wind and the Water

By: Caroline Wickham-Jones

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Between the Wind and the Water

By: Caroline Wickham-Jones

The archaeological sites of Orkney give us an unparalleled glimpse into prehistory. Inscribed as the 'Heart of Neolithic Orkney' World Heritage Site in 1999, four great monuments - the village of Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar, the Stones of Stenness and the burial mound of Maeshowe - are also at the center of the archipelago's story. This book looks at what makes these monuments so special. Caroline Wickham-Jones explores the Neolithic world in which they were built, how they came to be a focus through the ages, and what they mean today. Picts, saints, Vikings, antiquarians and tourists populate Orkney's past: a history which is channeled through these 'dances of stones'. This new second edition replaces the highly successful and widely used first edition, which sold over 1,000 copies. The text has been fully updated to take account of recent discoveries and research including the now world famous site Ness of Brodgar. In addition there are over thirty new images including stunning photographs of Orkney's archaeology and landscape.

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Windgather Press

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1909686530

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From Bann Flakes to Bushmills

Papers in Honour of Professor Peter Woodman

By: Nyree Finlay,Sinead McCartan,Nicky Milner,Caroline Wickham-Jones

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From Bann Flakes to Bushmills

Papers in Honour of Professor Peter Woodman

By: Nyree Finlay,Sinead McCartan,Nicky Milner,Caroline Wickham-Jones

This volume of papers is dedicated to Peter Woodman in celebration of his contribution to archaeology, providing a glimpse of the many ways in which he has touched the lives of so many. The twenty-one contributions cover many aspects of predominantly Mesolithic archaeology in Ireland, mainland Britain and North-west Europe, reflecting the range and breadth of Peters own interests and the international esteem in which his work is held. His particular interest in antiquarians and the material they collected began early in his career and Part 1 presents papers which deal with artefacts and finds by antiquarians. Part 2 is concerned with papers on fieldwork projects, both new sites and sites which have been re-investigated, predominantly focusing on the Mesolithic period. Part 3 presents papers on the theme of people and animals, particularly the topic of the Mesolithic-Neolithic transition from different angles.

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Oxbow Books

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1782973370

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Orkney

A Historical Guide

By: Caroline Wickham-Jones

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Orkney

A Historical Guide

By: Caroline Wickham-Jones

Orkney lies only 20 miles north of mainland Scotland, yet for many centuries its culture was more Scandanavian than Scottish. Strong westerly winds account for the scarcity of trees on Orkney and also for the tradition of well-constructed stone structures. As a result, the islands boast a large number of exceptionally well-preserved remains, which help us to form a detailed picture of Orcadian life through the ages. Sites and remains to be explored include settlements from the Stone Age, stone circles and burials from the Bronze Age, Iron Age brochs, Viking castles, the magnificent cathedral of St Magnus in Kirkwall, Renaissance palaces, a Martello tower from the Napoleonic Wars and numerous remains from the Second World War. In this updated edition of her best-selling book, Caroline Wickham-Jones, who has worked extensively on Orcadian sites for many years, introduces the history of the islands and provides a detailed survey of the principal places and sites of historic interest.

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Birlinn

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0857905910

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A Tale of the Unknown Unknowns

A Mesolithic Pit Alignment and a Neolithic Timber Hall at Warren Field, Crathes, Aberdeenshire

By: Hilary K. Murray,J. C. Murray,Caroline Fraser

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A Tale of the Unknown Unknowns

A Mesolithic Pit Alignment and a Neolithic Timber Hall at Warren Field, Crathes, Aberdeenshire

By: Hilary K. Murray,J. C. Murray,Caroline Fraser

The site of Warren Field in Scotland revealed two unusual and enigmatic features; an alignment of pits and a large, rectangular feature interpreted as a timber building. Excavations confirmed that the timber structure was an early Neolithic building and that the pits had been in use from the Mesolithic. This report details the excavations and reveals that the hall was associated with the storage and or consumption of cereals, including bread wheat, and pollen evidence suggests that the hall may have been part of a larger area of activity involving cereal cultivation and processing. The pits are fully documented and environmental evidence sheds light on the surrounding landscape.

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Oxbow Books

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1782973133

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Between the Wind and the Water

By: Caroline Wickham-Jones

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Orkney

A Historical Guide

By: Caroline Wickham-Jones

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A Historical Guide

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From Bann Flakes to Bushmills

Papers in Honour of Professor Peter Woodman

By: Nyree Finlay,Sinead McCartan,Nicky Milner,Caroline Wickham-Jones

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Papers in Honour of Professor Peter Woodman

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Monuments of Orkney

A Visitor's Guide

By: C. R. Wickham-Jones

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Monuments of Orkney

A Visitor's Guide

By: C. R. Wickham-Jones

Orkney-based archaeologist Caroline Wickham-Jones explores more than 60 of Orkney's monuments in concise and accessible terms, set in context by a brief history of the islands.

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Explore Scottish Monuments

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