| Title: |
Broch landscapes in the Western Isles
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| Issue: |
Scott Archaeol Rev 5 |
| Series: |
Scottish Archaeological Review
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| Volume: |
5
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| Page Start/End: |
78 - 86 |
| Biblio Note |
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| Publication Type: |
Journal
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| Abstract: |
New research in the area is summarized: a broch-dun continuum is evident. There are no 'late drystone duns' (pace Young), and the only problematic site is Dun Cuier on Barra, attributed by Young to 7th century AD but probably a broch with later reoccupation which Young did not recognize. Study of Barra brings out some general points: its eleven brochs negate the view that these were abodes of regional rulers. They represent a relatively brief period of monumental building during a long history of agricultural units. |
| Year of Publication: |
1988
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| Subjects / Periods: |
| 7th Century Ad (Auto Detected Temporal) |
| Monumental Building (Auto Detected Subject) |
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| Source: |
BIAB
(British Archaeological Abstracts (BAA))
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| Created Date: |
05 Dec 2008 |
