Mithen, S. J., Maričević, D., Berg-Hansen, I., Elliott, S., Fry, R., Pelling, R. and Sheridan, A. (2023). Excavation and survey at the Giant's Grave, Slochd Measach, Nereabolls, a Neolithic chambered cairn on the Isle of Islay, Argyll & Bute: chronology, architecture, reuse and demise. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 152. Vol 152, Edinburgh: Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. pp. 9-52. https://doi.org/10.5284/1118591. Cite this via datacite

Title The title of the publication or report Title:	Excavation and survey at the Giant's Grave, Slochd Measach, Nereabolls, a Neolithic chambered cairn on the Isle of Islay, Argyll & Bute: chronology, architecture, reuse and demise
Issue The name of the volume or issue Issue:	Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 152
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Abstract The abstract describing the content of the publication or report Abstract:	The 'Giant's Grave', formally known as Slochd Measach, Nereabolls, (SM3927) is located on the Isle of Islay in western Scotland and is one of seven confirmed Clyde Cairns on the island. We describe the standing remains and excavations between 2015-18 intended to address the origin, architecture and use of this monument. We found that the cairn was most likely constructed between 3516-336 cal BC in one continuous effort. It was modified and reused on at least four occasions during the Early and Late Bronze Age, and extensively robbed during the Iron Age. This post-Neolithic activity left a small collection of ceramic vessels may have been used for funerary purposes of votive offerings. We compare the architecture of the Giant's Grave with that of other cairns on Islay and in the wider region.
Author The authors of this publication or report Author:	Steven J Mithen Darko Maričević Inger Berg-Hansen Sarah Elliott Rob Fry Ruth Pelling Alison Sheridan
Publisher The publisher of the publication or report Publisher:	Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
Year of Publication The year the book, article or report was published Year of Publication:	2023
Locations Any locations covered by the publication or report. This is not the place the book or report was published. Subjects / Periods:	Excavation Neolithic Chambered Cairn The Giant's Grave Isle of Islay
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