Scotland: An Oxford Archaeological Guide Paperback / softback
by Anna (President of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, President of the Society of Anti Ritchie, Graham (Head of the National Monuments Record for Scotland and an Investigator with the Roy Ritchie
Part of the Oxford Archaeological Guides series
Paperback / softback
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
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:268 pages, halftones, maps, and plans throughout
- Publisher:Oxford University Press
- Publication Date:26/02/1998
- Category:
- ISBN:9780192880024
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:268 pages, halftones, maps, and plans throughout
- Publisher:Oxford University Press
- Publication Date:26/02/1998
- Category:
- ISBN:9780192880024
