Scotland: An Oxford Archaeological Guide
Published on 26. February 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
268 pages
978-0-19-288002-4 (ISBN)
Description
Scotland, with its Viking settlements, ancient tombs, and Roman fortresses, offers an ideal location for the archaeological traveller.
This guide provides:
* Coverage of all the main sites in Scotland from earliest times to AD 1200
* 150 high-quality site plans, maps, diagrams, and photographs
* Sites arranged by region, south to north: Dumfries and Galloway; Borders; Lothians and Edinburgh; from the Clyde to the Forth; Fife to Perthshire; Argyll and Bute; Aberdeenshire and Moray; the Highlands; the Northern Isles; and the Western Isles
* Star ratings indicate the best tombs, standing stones, forts, churches, and settlements to visit
* An introduction which sets sites within the context of human development in Scotland, covering aspects such as domestic life, transport, art, and warfare
* Information about museums, a chronology for reference, and a glossary of essential terms
This guide provides:
* Coverage of all the main sites in Scotland from earliest times to AD 1200
* 150 high-quality site plans, maps, diagrams, and photographs
* Sites arranged by region, south to north: Dumfries and Galloway; Borders; Lothians and Edinburgh; from the Clyde to the Forth; Fife to Perthshire; Argyll and Bute; Aberdeenshire and Moray; the Highlands; the Northern Isles; and the Western Isles
* Star ratings indicate the best tombs, standing stones, forts, churches, and settlements to visit
* An introduction which sets sites within the context of human development in Scotland, covering aspects such as domestic life, transport, art, and warfare
* Information about museums, a chronology for reference, and a glossary of essential terms
Reviews / Votes
The Oxford Archaeological Guides offer a wealth of detailed, accurate but always readable information, providing anyone who has a serious interest in archaeology with the means to derive the utmost benefit from a visit to an ancient site. They are user-friendly and highly recommended. * Paul Bahn * Judged on Scotland: An Oxford Archaeological Guide and the plans for the series as a whole these books will fill the gap in travel literature that has been obvious for a very long time. The entries in Scotland betray both genuine affection for the country and its antiquities, and the exercise of the sort of judgement that one can trust to point what will be found rewarding on the ground. * Peter Salway * Anna and Graham Ritchie together have an unparalleled kknowledge of the Scottish heritage ... this guide is well laid out, beautifully illustrated, and with clear instructions regarding access. * Steven Mithen * Call it "Travels with my Trowel" - this splendid Oxford Archaeological Guide to Scotland is an indispensable vade-mecum for the discriminating traveller. * Magnus Magnusson * A valuable companion, whether on the desk or in the pocket. * Andrew Sherratt *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Illustrations
halftones, maps, and plans throughout
Dimensions
Height: 217 mm
Width: 139 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
348 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-288002-4 (9780192880024)
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Persons
Anna Ritchie is President of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. Graham Ritchie is Head of the National Monuments Record for Scotland and an Investigator with the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Their publications include Scotland: Archaeology and Early History. Anna Ritchie is General Editor for the Exploring Scotland's Heritage series and Graham Ritchie has contributed to several of the Pevsner Buildings of Scotland series.
Author
President of the Society of Antiquaries of ScotlandPresident of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
Head of the National Monuments Record for Scotland and an Investigator with the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of ScotlandHead of the National Monuments Record for Scotland and an Investigator with the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland