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Glasgow Archaeological Journal 30 (1-2)
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Glasgow Archaeological Journal 30 (1-2)
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Glasgow Archaeological Journal
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30 (1-2)
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217
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2008
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07 Oct 2012
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150 Years of Glasgow Archaeological Society
Jim Mearns
0
Discusses the history of the society at its 150th anniversary. PP-B
Excavations and survey on Brei Holm and Maiden Stack, Papa Stour, Shetland
Kevin J Brady
Colleen E Batey
1 - 64
Describes the background to, and results of, a short season of fieldwork conducted on Brei Holm, Papa Stour. This included a topographic survey of the surface area and archaeological features on this small islet and neighbouring sea stack off the west of Shetland. In addition, three of the features recorded in that survey were examined in trial trenches. The complex structural remains recorded are presented here, as are the stratigraphic details examined within the trial trench areas. The rich artefactual assemblage recovered from the limited excavations included over 220 ceramic sherds, worked stone, pumice and a possible small quantity of industrial waste.
A later prehistoric enclosure complex at Longnewton, near Ancrum, Borders
Lindsay Dunbar
65 - 78
The Longnewton enclosures, first recorded as cropmarks in 1978, were recently investigated. A hypothetical sequence of four possible periods of enclosure has been identified and tentatively phased as following square, rectilinear and roughly circular plans with a final curvilinear annexe. Radiocarbon dating evidence indicates that these ditches were in use between the 2nd century BC and the later 1st century AD. No internal features were encountered and the finds consisted solely of animal bones and a single sherd of late 1st century AD Samian Ware. The results from the limited excavation of the interior are argued to suggest that the enclosures primarily performed a pastoral function, perhaps the corralling and/or processing of cattle or sheep.
The archaeology of the Tolbooth, Broad Street, Stirling
Robert S Will
Tom Addyman
79 - 159
Reports a series of archaeological excavations and an architectural survey undertaken in and around the Tolbooth in Stirling prior to the complete renovation of the building. The excavations uncovered information relating to the initial construction of the Tolbooth and to subsequent phases of rebuilding, repair and extension. They also uncovered evidence for the use of the site prior to its construction. Several stone-built foundations were discovered that relate to medieval tenements on the site, while metalworking remains suggest industrial activity to the rear of the tenements. In addition, historical records refer to executed prisoners being buried within the confines of the Tolbooth, and a burial was recovered from beneath the floor of the building.
A coal mine in the sea; Culross and the moat pit
Donald Adamson
161 - 199
Reconsiders the archaeology of the sixteenth-century Moat Pit mining complex at Culross and offers new interpretations of that archaeology. It places the coal mine in a wider context, suggesting a pivotal role in the development of the burgh. The archaeologies of salt and iron working in Culross are considered along with their symbiotic relationships with coal. These industries gave impetus to the development of commerce in Culross. A comparison between the houses of George Bruce and his brother Edward highlights changing attitudes in Scottish society after the Union of the Crowns in 1603.The Moat Pit is also used as a case study to consider issues arising between industrial and urban archaeology in Scotland. It explores the impact of this debate upon the site's current unprotected and arguably undervalued status.
On a medieval antler handle found at Baker Street, Stirling
Robert S Will
Catherine Smith
201 - 203
Describes the handle and speculates on its purpose. PP-B