| 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 |
| Series: |
Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
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| Volume: |
147
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| Page Start/End: |
49 - 72 |
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| Licence Type: |
ADS Terms of Use and Access
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| Publication Type: |
Journal
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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. |
| Year of Publication: |
2017
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| Locations: |
| Site: |
Kisimul Castle |
| Place: |
Barra |
| County: |
Western Isles |
| Country: |
Scotland |
| Country: |
United Kingdom |
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| Source: |
ADS Archive
(ADS Archive)
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| Created Date: |
28 Nov 2018 |
