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J. Wilson Paterson

The Preservation of Ancient Monuments [Summary only]

Archaeology (General)

TDGNHAS Series III, 14 (1926-28), 68(WARNING very large file size: 125.46 MB)

Abstract

The lecturer dealt with the methods adopted to preserve all kinds of ancient structures from Stone Age burials to 16th century castles. He particularly showed the manner by which the roof of Westminster Hall, the tower of Jedburgh Abbey, and the mural pai

L.R. Griffen, D. Skilling, R.T. Smith and J.G. Young

The Rapid and Continued Decline of the Rook in Dumfriesshire - Results of the 2005 Census

Ornithology

TDGNHAS Series III, 79 (2005), 186(4.05 MB)

Abstract

A survey of the entire county of Dumfriesshire in 1993 recorded a total of 25,489 rook nests. A repeat of the census in 2003 found only 17,853 nests, a decrease of 30%. This decline prompted a survey of a large part of the county in 2004, which confirmed