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Oxford J Archaeol 25 (3)
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Oxford J Archaeol 25 (3)
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Oxford Journal of Archaeology
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25 (3)
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Journal
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Editor:
Barry Cunliffe
Chris Gosden
Helena Hamerow
Nicholas Purcell
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Blackwell Publishing
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Year of Publication:
2006
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BIAB (The British & Irish Archaeological Bibliography (BIAB))
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http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/toc/ojoa/25/3
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22 Jan 2007
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Development-driven archaeology: bane or boon for bioarchaeology?
Allan R Hall
Harry Kenward
213 - 224
In a review of the international move towards policies of in situ preservation of the buried archaeological heritage, which is typically supported by small-scale investigative excavations (often called 'evaluations'), the authors attempt to judge the success of these policies in England and Wales, from the standpoint of bioarchaeology. They consider particularly the value of data for plant and insect macrofossils from trial excavations associated with development, firstly in producing information which contributes towards research agendas, and secondly as a guide to the preservational condition of organic archaeological deposits.
More than one way to study a building: approaches to prehistoric household and settlement...
Marion Cutting
225 - 246
The article reviews a number of research methodologies used to record household and settlement architecture and assesses their value in the investigation of the human use of prehistoric built space. It exemplifies, through case studies, five broad approaches to, and research techniques associated with, the investigation of such architecture. These approaches are: architectural form; the spatial distribution of activities; continuity and standardization; the relationship between built and non-built space; and human patterns of movement. Then, drawing mainly on Near Eastern material, it shows how a sixth approach, the use of ethnographic observation and analogy, provides insights into functional and seasonal variations in spatial use, patterns of movement and social organization. It identifies seven categories of data collection and nine observations drawn from the ethnographic material which together provide an investigative and interpretative framework for the study of early farming communities.
Exploring the significance of Beaker pottery through residue analyses
Elisa Guerra-Doce
247 - 259
Unlike other components of the Bell Beaker assemblage, Beaker pottery itself lacks an intrinsic value since fabric analyses have demonstrated that it was locally produced. It is thought, therefore, that it was the contents, rather than the container, which were valuable. Traditionally, Bell Beakers have been said to contain alcoholic beverages which were consumed in the course of male feasting ceremonies. However, whilst beer and mead have been identified from certain examples, not all Beakers were drinking cups. Some were used as reduction pots to smelt copper ores, others have some organic residues associated with food, and still others were employed as funerary urns. It is suggested that a symbolic connection can, however, be observed, since these activities all imply some kind of transformation.
Fixed-point retail location in the major towns of Roman Britain
Ardle Mac Mahon
289 - 309
It is argued that tabernae (shops and workshops) were an important part of the process of urbanisation and the urban form of the towns of Roman Britain. The objective of the paper is to examine the location of fixed-point retailing establishments within the urban landscape. Workshops (also known as officinae) and retail activity probably constitute the largest and perhaps one of the most distinct aspects of any urban settlement. Based upon the discussion presented in the paper, the authors will seek to show that there were important contests for retail space in the major settlements of Roman Britain. The paper also considers some of the factors that influence retail location to show that the towns of Roman Britain were complex socio-economic environments.
An Anglo-Saxon disc brooch from Bletchingdon, Oxfordshire, with Style II animal art
Chris Fern
311 - 316
Notes on a brooch found in 2003 near Bletchingdon, Oxfordshire. Its gilt Style II animal ornament and garnet setting indicate that it is a high status dress-fastener, datable to the period AD 575--610. Analysis of its form and ornament suggests that it was a local experiment in the application of a new animal style.