n.a. (1978). Man and environment in the Isle of Man.

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Man and environment in the Isle of Man

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Publication Type:

Monograph (in Series)

Abstract:

Papers from the Easter 1977 conference held in Douglas, plus a few extra contributions. The editorial preface points out that the conference showed that far more effort needs to be put in to linking the enviromnental and the archaeological studies, which so far have followed different courses in the island. The first seven papers treat the flora and fauna including dendrochronology, peat studies and genetics. L S Garrad contributes papers on the C H Cowley flint collections in the Manx Museum (109-118; microlithic, Bann and Ronaldsway material); on the stone axes of Man (165-70); on the excavation of a lintel grave cemetery at Glentraugh Santan (245-9); on Manx medieval pottery (357-65); and on medieval stone moulds for small ornaments (367-72). P C Woodman (119-39) reappraises the Manx Mesolithic, distinguishing a microlithic tradition of the initial occupation c 7000 BC and a heavy-blade tradition possibly parallel with the Irish Late Meso. These were followed by the Neo flints associated with megalithic tombs and the Ronaldsway elongated blades. S Gregeen (141-63) describes the rescue excavation of the Ballaharra chambered tomb with inhumations, burnt deposits and cremations. The diversity and individuality of the Manx megaliths is brought out by A S Henshall (171-6). P J Moffat (177-217) assesses the reality of the 'Ronaldsway Culture', which has a substratum of mainland traditions but enough individuality to justify its name for the moment. The Bronze Age metalwork is surveyed by P J Davey (219-32); of the thirty-six pieces, none are specifically Manx but show mainstream technology and typology. P S Gelling (233-43) considers the effect on views of the Manx Iron Age of the publication of Bersu's Three Iron Age Houses . . . (78/5489); between South Barrule and those sites is a 250-year gap, and a dozen superficially similar sites are now likely to be of various dates into 8th century AD. The relationship to the twenty-two promontory forts is problematical. Ties are closest with SW Scotland. The debate on the extent of Norse influence on Man between M Gelling and B Megaw continues (251-64 & 265-314), while G Fellows Jensen seeks some reconciliating view (315-8), and R L Thomson (319-25) approves the multidisciplinary approach of Megaw. The Manx name 'Eary' is discussed by E Megaw (327 45) who thinks that its 'shieling' connotation could well have prehistoric origins. The similar name 'erg' in northern England is considered by M C Higham (347-55; see also 79/5979). The last three papers are by M Dolley, an archival treatment of the wreck of the Lucy in 1702 (373-400), M Killip on the 19th century development of the Manx field pattern (401-12); and A M Cubbon reporting on several chance finds made between 1962 and 1977 (413-28).

Issue Editor:

Peter Davey

Year of Publication:

1978

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Location - Auto Detected:	C H Cowley
Location - Auto Detected:	Douglas
Location - Auto Detected:	Man Papers

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8th Century Ad (Auto Detected Temporal)
19th Century (Auto Detected Temporal)
IRON AGE (Historic England Periods)
MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods)
C 7000 Bc (Auto Detected Temporal)
PREHISTORIC (Historic England Periods)
MESOLITHIC (Historic England Periods)
IRON AGE (Historic England Periods)
BRONZE AGE (Historic England Periods)

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Date Of Issue From: 1978

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BIAB (British Archaeological Abstracts (BAA))

Created Date:

05 Dec 2008