Franklin, J. (2017). Kisimul, Isle of Barra. Part 2: Archaeology and prehistoric occupatoin. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 147. Vol 147, pp. 49-72.

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Title:		 Kisimul, Isle of Barra. Part 2: Archaeology and prehistoric occupatoin
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Issue:		 Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 147
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Volume:		 147
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Page Start/End:		 49 - 72
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Abstract:		 Kisimul Castle was taken into the guardianship of Historic Scotland in 2000 and, in order to inform any future works for its upkeep, a programme of archaeological evaluation, building recording and historical research was undertaken in 2001. Following on from this, a detailed programme of post-excavation analysis and research was conducted in 2011–12. The historical and architectural work has been published as Part 1 (Holden 2017). This Part 2 covers the archaeological work. While frustratingly little was revealed by the archaeology in terms of the construction of the castle, it did identify evidence for prehistoric as well as post-medieval occupation. The finds, including a significant quantity of craggan ware pottery and an exquisite gold lace tag, provide an evocative picture of life on the isle and its inhabitants.
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Author:		 Julie Franklin ORCID icon
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Other Person/Org:		 Julie Lochrie (Author contributing)
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Year of Publication:		 2017
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Site: Kisimul Castle
Place: Barra
County: Western Isles
Country: Scotland
Country: United Kingdom
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PREHISTORIC (Historic England Periods) CASTLE (Monument Type England)
NEOLITHIC (Historic England Periods) MIDDEN (Monument Type England)
IRON AGE (Historic England Periods) Gold lace tag (Find)
MIDDLE BRONZE AGE (Historic England Periods) Craggan Ware Pottery (Find)
LATE BRONZE AGE (Historic England Periods) Incised Ware Pottery (Find)
Stuart (MIDAS) HEARTH (Monument Type England)
ANIMAL REMAINS (Object England)
ORGANIC MATERIAL (Object England)
LITHIC IMPLEMENT (Object England)
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Created Date:		 28 Nov 2018