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The Archaeology of Skye and the Western Isles Ian Armit

The Archaeology of Skye and the Western Isles By Ian Armit

The Archaeology of Skye and the Western Isles by Ian Armit

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Summary

This book explores the history of human settlement and society in Skye and the Western Isles from the first hunter-gatherers to the Clearances.

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The Archaeology of Skye and the Western Isles by Ian Armit

From the Callanish stones and the great ritual monuments of the Neolithic, the broch towers and the wheelhouses of the Iron Age, through to the arrival of the Norse and the Lords of the Isles, this book explores the history of human settlement and society from the first hunter-gatherers to the Clearances. What emerges is a Hebridean archaeology as distinctive as those of Orkney and Wessex.

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Armit is always clear and incisive ! he gives to the archaeology and history of Skye and the Western Isles a thoughtfulness and intellect that enhances our understanding of them. -- Mary Beith Armit presents a fascinating story of a rich archaeological heritage from Mesolithic hunter-gatherers to medieval Lord of the Isles. We find example after example of the kinds of sites that most archaeologists would give their eye-teeth to find. -- Dr Mike Park Essential for anybody living in or near, or regularly visiting, the area; but it is also recommended prior reading for anyone 'taking in the sites' for the first time. Armit is always clear and incisive ! he gives to the archaeology and history of Skye and the Western Isles a thoughtfulness and intellect that enhances our understanding of them. Armit presents a fascinating story of a rich archaeological heritage from Mesolithic hunter-gatherers to medieval Lord of the Isles. We find example after example of the kinds of sites that most archaeologists would give their eye-teeth to find. Essential for anybody living in or near, or regularly visiting, the area; but it is also recommended prior reading for anyone 'taking in the sites' for the first time.

Table of Contents

The environment; hunters and gatherers; the first farmers; tombs and standing stones; beakers and bronze; the Atlantic roundhouses; wheelhouses; Picts and Scots; the Vikings; Lords of the Isles; tracing change.

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GOR007946504
9780748606405
0748606408
The Archaeology of Skye and the Western Isles by Ian Armit
Ian Armit
Used - Like New
Paperback
Edinburgh University Press
19960423
264
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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