Brochs of Scotland (Shire Archaeology)

Brochs of Scotland (Shire Archaeology)

by J.N.G.Ritchie (Author)

Synopsis

This book examines some of the most spectacular ancient monuments in Britain: the iron age brochs of north and west Scotland. It places the building of these unique fortifications in context and examines some of the impressive sites that may still be visited, including the brochs of Mousa and Clickhimin in Shetland and Carloway on Lewis. There is a short section on what brochs are not - including 'Pictish' towers. A select gazetteer of some of the most important brochs is followed by a list of museums in which representative artefacts are preserved.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 56
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Publisher: Shire Publications Ltd
Published: 11 Oct 1998

ISBN 10: 0747803897
ISBN 13: 9780747803898

Author Bio
Graham Ritchie was educated at Arbroath High School, Angus, and graduated in Prehistoric Archaeology at Edinburgh University, undertaking research in Celtic weapons. He was Head of Archaeology at the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland.