Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 132

Long timber-built structure with a pattern of division resembling that at Balbridie (Aberdeenshire) that leads to the supposition that it too was a roofed building, maybe with an upper floor at the southern end. It is cited as part of a possible `vocabulary' of Neolithic architecture in the area. Includes radiocarbon dates. There are specialist reports on: Pottery and other ceramic finds; Plant macrofossils; The mammal bone; Aspects of the Claish structure; The Auchenlaich long cairn.

Radiocarbon date of 2570--2300 cal BC from bone, no trace of covering mound.

Excavation in 1999 and 2000 revealed occupation evidence dating from the Neolithic to the twentieth century. A hilltop stone walled enclosure possibly from the first century AD and a contemporaneous stone hut circle, taken along with the later rectangular structures, together urge caution in interpretation of apparently simple hilltop sites. includes Appendix 1: the flints.

The results of over thirty separate excavations and watching briefs along the line of the Antonine Wall are presented. The alignment and character of the frontier works and fort defences were clarified in several places. New information was obtained regarding a possible enclosure on the north side of the Wall near Auchendavy. Material includes: Mary Street, Laurieston, Falkirk (NS 9099 7951); Tamfourhill temporary camp, Tamfourhill, Falkirk (NS 8595 7955 & NS 8583 7959); Auchendavy, East Dunbartonshire (NS 674 750) (inc. The pottery, Non-ferrous metalworking debris); St Flannan's Church, Hillhead, Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire (NS 663 742); The Manse, Hillhead Road, Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire (NS 661 743); Cleddans Road, Hardgate, West Dunbartonshire (NS 5046 7225); Gavinburn Bus Depot, Old Kilpatrick, West Dunbartonshire (NS 460 731).

Includes reports on: Sherds from Neolithic pit; Subsoil surface pottery finds; Later prehistoric pottery from the ring-groove; Human bone and teeth; Appendix: graves register.

Includes: Historical and archaeological background; Finds; Faunal remains; Fish remains; Marine shell; Plant remains.

The seals of Dunkeld and Oslo Cathedrals are compared. The origins of the representations of reliquary shrines upon them are considered. The source of these images, and of the seals themselves, in France and the Low Countries is discussed in the context of cultural and political contacts betweenScotland, Norway and France.

Reviews theoretical underpinnings of historical period rural settlement studies of the area.

Balls made from tightly wound yarn with leather covers.