Conservation is a matter of great concern to everyone, and this volume shows how archaeology contributes both a human and a time dimension to the debate, demonstrating how the historic environment is an integral part of the natural heritage. The twenty-two essays, which are based on papers given at the 1991 IFA conference, fall into four categories: principles, practice, case studies, and the way forward.

All Natural Things: Archaeology and the Green Debate (Oxbow Monographs)

History

Wickham-Jones, Caroline

Ancient Civilizations

Oxbow Books

Orkney: A Historical Guide is a marvelous companion to the fascinating Orkney islands, offering a broad overview of their history. Starting with the prehistoric period, from which survives the famous settlement of Skara Brae, it goes on to discuss the flowering of the Celtic Church in the sixth and seventh centuries and the subsequent invasion by the Vikings, who settled there in large numbers and established a powerful Norse earldom. This was perhaps the most dynamic period of Orkney's history, and is characterized in the famous Orkneyinga Saga, one of the major literary works of its time. Orkney lies only twenty miles north of mainland Scotland, yet for many centuries its culture was more Scandanavian than Scottish. Strong westerly winds account for the scarcity of trees on Orkney and for the tradition of well-constructed stone buildings. As a result, exceptionally well-preserved remains are to be found in the islands, providing a rounded view of society through the ages. Sites and remains to be explored include settlements from the stone age, stone circles and burials from the bronze age, iron-age brochs, Viking castles, the magnificent cathedral of St Magnus, Renaissance palaces, a Martello tower from the Napoleonic Wars and numerous remains from the Second World War. This new edition has been revised and updated, and includes a new chapter which sheds light on exciting and recent findings.

Orkney: A Historical Guide

Travel

Birlinn

Orkney lies only 20 miles north of mainland Scotland, yet for many centuries its culture was more Scandanavian than Scottish. Strong westerly winds account for the scarcity of trees on Orkney and also for the tradition of well-constructed stone structures. As a result, the islands boast a large number of exceptionally well-preserved remains, which help us to form a detailed picture of Orcadian life through the ages. Sites and remains to be explored include settlements from the Stone Age, stone circles and burials from the Bronze Age, Iron Age brochs, Viking castles, the magnificent cathedral of St Magnus in Kirkwall, Renaissance palaces, a Martello tower from the Napoleonic Wars and numerous remains from the Second World War. In this updated edition of her best-selling book, Caroline Wickham-Jones, whow has worked extensively on Orcadian sites for many years, introduces the history of the islands and provides a detailed survey of the principal places and sites of historic interest.

Orkney: A Historical Guide (Birlinn Historical Guides)

Europe

Orkney lies only 20 miles north of mainland Scotland, yet for many centuries its culture was more Scandanavian than Scottish. Strong westerly winds account for the scarcity of trees on Orkney and also for the tradition of well-constructed stone structures. As a result, the islands boast a large number of exceptionally well-preserved remains, which help us to form a detailed picture of Orcadian life through the ages. Sites and remains to be explored include settlements from the Stone Age, stone circles and burials from the Bronze Age, Iron Age brochs, Viking castles, the magnificent cathedral of St Magnus in Kirkwall, Renaissance palaces, a Martello tower from the Napoleonic Wars and numerous remains from the Second World War.

This volume of papers is dedicated to Peter Woodman in celebration of his contribution to archaeology, providing a glimpse of the many ways in which he has touched the lives of so many. The twenty-one contributions cover many aspects of predominantly Mesolithic archaeology in Ireland, mainland Britain and North-west Europe, reflecting the range and breadth of Peters own interests and the international esteem in which his work is held. His particular interest in antiquarians and the material they collected began early in his career and Part 1 presents papers which deal with artefacts and finds by antiquarians. Part 2 is concerned with papers on fieldwork projects, both new sites and sites which have been re-investigated, predominantly focusing on the Mesolithic period. Part 3 presents papers on the theme of people and animals, particularly the topic of the Mesolithic-Neolithic transition from different angles. Table of Contents Editors’ Foreword List of Peter Woodman’s Publications PART 1: ARTEFACTS AND ANTIQUARIANS 1. Tinkering with Torcs: an unusual Bronze Age hoard from Kilsallagh, Co. Longford (Mary Cahill) 2. Craft Specialisation in the Mesolithic of Northern Britain: the evidence from the coarse stone tools ( Ann Clarke) 3. Futile Fragments? – some thoughts on microlith breakage patterns ( Nyree Finlay) 4. Prehistoric Chain Reactions – stories that help us understand the distant past (Thomas Kador) 5. The South Munster Antiquarian Society, Revisited (Joan E. Rockley) 6. Speculating on the Significance of an Axehead and a Bead from Luce Sands, Dumfries &amp; Galloway, South-West Scotland (Alan Saville) PART 2: FIELDWORK 7. Prehistoric Reindeer Trapping by Stone-walled Pitfalls: news and views (Sveinung Band-Andersen) 8. A Mesolithic Site at Kilmore, near Oban, Western Scotland ( Clive Bonsall, Robert Payton, Mark G. Macklin and Graham A Ritchie) 9. Star Carr in the New Millennium (Chantal Conneller, Nicky Milner, Tim Schadla-Hall and Barry Talor) 10. Middle and Late Bronze Age Ritual Activity at Glencurran Cave, Co. Clare (Marion A. Dowd) 11. Constructing Later Mesolithic Landscapes ( Killian Driscoll) 12. Palynology ‘On the Edge’ and the Archaeological Vindication of a Mesolithic Presence? The case of Shetland (Kevin J. Edwards, J. Edward Schofield, Graeme Whittington and Nigel D. Melton ) 13. Zvejnieki – Past, Present and Future. A Mesolithic–Neolithic settlement and cemetery site in northern Latvia (Lars Larsson) 14. The Island and the Hill. Extracting scales of sociability from a Mesolithic chert quarry (Aimee Little) 15. Belderrig: a ‘New’ Later Mesolithic and Neolithic Landscape in Northwest Ireland (Graeme Warren) 16. Footsteps in the North – archaeological understanding and the settling of northern Scotland and the islands (Caroline Wickham-Jones) PART 3: PEOPLE AND ANIMALS 17. Late Mesolithic or Early Neolithic Burials? Examining the ‘Tauber line’ ( Erik Brinch Petersen and Christopher Meiklejohn) 18. The ‘Complex Hunter-gatherer’ and the Transition to Farming (Bill Finlayson) 19. O Analysis of Littorina littorea Shells from Ferriter’s Cove, Dingle Peninsula: preliminary results and interpretations (Michael J. Kimball, William Showers, Sinead Mccartan and Bernard J. Genna) 20. Early Domestic Cattle in Southern Scandinavia and the Spread of the Neolithic in Europe (T. Douglas Price and Nanna Noe-Nygaard) 21. Ireland’s Mammals: an annotated list (Paddy Sleeman and Derek Yalden) Index

From Bann Flakes to Bushmills: Papers in Honour of Professor Peter Woodman (Prehistoric Society Research Papers)

Literature & Fiction

Finlay, Nyree

McCartan, Sinead

Milner, Nicky

United States

From the Early Neolithic farm at Knap of Howar to the flamboyant chapel built by Italian prisoners of war in the 1940s, the Orkney Islands are amazingly rich in historic and prehistoric sites. At their centre is a cluster of spectacular Neolithic monuments domestic, ceremonial and burial now inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Orkney later became a flourishing Norse centre, with St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall as its striking centrepiece. The palaces of the notorious Stewart earls also survive as a relic of Renaissance grandeur; while later periods have left evidence of industry, war and worship. In this extensively illustrated guide, Orkney-based archaeologist Caroline Wickham-Jones introduces more than 60 monuments in concise and accessible terms, set in context by a brief history of the islands. A site location directory is also included.

Monuments of Orkney: A Visitor's Guide (Explore Scottish Monuments)

Historic Environment Scotland

A unique combination of illustrated guidebook and narrative, this is a chronological history of Orkney from prehistoric times to the present day, including maps and site plans of the district.

Dufour Editions

The archaeological sites of Orkney give us an unparalleled glimpse into prehistory. Inscribed as the 'Heart of Neolithic Orkney' World Heritage Site in 1999, four great monuments - the village of Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar, the Stones of Stenness and the burial mound of Maeshowe - are also at the center of the archipelago's story. This book looks at what makes these monuments so special. Caroline Wickham-Jones explores the Neolithic world in which they were built, how they came to be a focus through the ages, and what they mean today. Picts, saints, Vikings, antiquarians and tourists populate Orkney's past: a history which is channeled through these 'dances of stones'. This new second edition replaces the highly successful and widely used first edition, which sold over 1,000 copies. The text has been fully updated to take account of recent discoveries and research including the now world famous site Ness of Brodgar. In addition there are over thirty new images including stunning photographs of Orkney's archaeology and landscape.

Between the Wind and the Water: World Heritage Orkney

Politics & Social Sciences

Archaeology

Windgather Press

The environmental crisis is one of the most pressing concerns to face the population of the world today. The debate centres on the way in which our current problems are of recent making and how we might fix them. But in reality the issue is far more fundamental and stretches back further in time than many of us might think. This book traces the origins of our present situation to the changes that came about with the introduction of farming to Britain 6000 years ago, and the inexorable course of human development since then. This is a course which has set us on the path to catastrophe. However, there is hope. The book also looks at the much older traits from a way of life long gone in Britain, from the hunter-gatherers who lived here over the millennia before the introduction of farming. These traits, almost forgotten, but never quite lost, are now re-surfacing and may hold many of the keys to our continued existence.

Fear of Farming

The archaeological sites of Orkney give us an unparalleled glimpse into prehistory. Inscribed as the 'Heart of Neolithic Orkney' World Heritage Site in 1999, four great monuments - the village of Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar, the Stones of Stenness and the burial mound of Maeshowe - are also at the center of the archipelago's story. This book looks at what makes these monuments so special. Caroline Wickham-Jones explores the Neolithic world in which they were built, how they came to be a focus through the ages, and what they mean today. Picts, saints, Vikings, antiquarians and tourists populate Orkney's past: a history which is channeled through these 'dances of stones'.This new second edition replaces the highly successful and widely used first edition, which sold over 1,000 copies. The text has been fully updated to take account of recent discoveries and research including the now world famous site Ness of Brodgar. In addition there are over thirty new images including stunning photographs of Orkney's archaeology and landscape.

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All Natural Things: Archaeology and the Green Debate (Oxbow Monographs)

Orkney: A Historical Guide

Orkney: A Historical Guide (Birlinn Historical Guides)

Orkney: A Historical Guide

From Bann Flakes to Bushmills: Papers in Honour of Professor Peter Woodman (Prehistoric Society Research Papers)

Monuments of Orkney: A Visitor's Guide (Explore Scottish Monuments)

Orkney: A Historical Guide

Between the Wind and the Water: World Heritage Orkney

Fear of Farming

Between the Wind and the Water: World Heritage Orkney