Gondek, M. M. (2006). Early Historic sculpture and landscape: a case study of Cladh a'Bhile, Ellary, Mid-Argyll. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 136. Vol 136, pp. 237-258.

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Title:		 Early Historic sculpture and landscape: a case study of Cladh a'Bhile, Ellary, Mid-Argyll
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Issue:		 Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 136
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Volume:		 136
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Page Start/End:		 237 - 258
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Abstract:		 The burial ground at Cladh a'Bhile in Mid-Argyll contains a collection of twenty-nine carved stones. The descriptive recording and analysis of this early historic sculpture has been the main focus of previous study. The sculpture itself offers limited scope for interpreting what Cladh a'Bhile was in the early historic period; however it is argued that, through a consideration of the potential early historic features at and around Cladh a'Bhile, more information can be brought to bear on the function and context of this collection of carved monuments. Different functions can be proposed for the site, including an isolated cemetery or a monastic context. However the incorporation of Cladh a'Bhile into the wider coastal landscape of Loch Caolisport suggests a further context for the site. Through the exploration of the associated archaeology, topography and place-names set within this landscape, it may be suggested that the burial ground and its sculpture may have played a part in inaugural rituals associated with early historic kingship.
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Author:		 Meggen M Gondek
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Year of Publication:		 2006
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CEMETERY (Monument Type England)
FUNERARY SITE (Monument Type England)
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Carved Stones (Auto Detected Subject)
Kingship (Auto Detected Subject)
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Note:		 [OS NR 7333 7560]
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Created Date:		 11 Oct 2007