Bell, B. and Dickson, C. A. (1989). Excavations at Warebeth (Stromness Cemetery) Broch, Orkney. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 119. Vol 119, pp. 101-131.

Title: Excavations at Warebeth (Stromness Cemetery) Broch, Orkney
Issue: Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 119
Series: Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
Volume: 119
Page Start/End: 101 - 131
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Abstract: The broch well yielded organic remains including human coprolites and animal hairs, as well as animal bones, which provide direct evidence for the human diet. Two finds made in the 19th century are discussed by Sally Foster (127-8) as bronze and gold Hiberno-Saxon mounts. AR
Author: Bernard Bell
Camilla A Dickson
Year of Publication: 1989
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Human Coprolites (Auto Detected Subject)
Animal Bones (Auto Detected Subject)
19th Century (Auto Detected Temporal)
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Created Date: 05 Dec 2008