3083-16
A Neolithic Roughout Axehead from Dunragit
Archaeology (General), Neolithic
TDGNHAS Series III, 83 (2009), 225(WARNING large file size: 5.11 MB)
3083-16A Neolithic Roughout Axehead from Dunragit Archaeology (General), Neolithic TDGNHAS Series III, 83 (2009), 225(WARNING large file size: 5.11 MB) |
3083-4D. Gordon with Melanie Johnson, Louise Turner and Mhairi Hastie Excavation of an Iron Age Round House and Associated Palisaded Enclosure at Whitecrook Quarry, Glenluce Archaeology (General), Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age TDGNHAS Series III, 83 (2009), 23(WARNING large file size: 5.11 MB)
Abstract
The remains of an unenclosed prehistoric settlement were identified during a series of |
3063-9Possible Axehead Carvings at Knock, Wigtownshire Prehistory (General), Archaeology (General) TDGNHAS Series III, 63 (1988), 89(WARNING very large file size: 23.36 MB) |
3082-30Update on Dumfries and Galloway Council Archaeology Service Proceedings, Archaeology (General), Prehistory (General) TDGNHAS Series III, 82 (2008), 159(2.63 MB)
Abstract
Since last speaking to the Society, major technical advances in the Sites and Monuments Record database and the use of a Geographic Information System have been made, facilitating electronic communication with the area planning offices and others. Key ar |
3082-27Clues to the Past: The Eddleston Parish Project Proceedings, Archaeology (General), Parish History TDGNHAS Series III, 82 (2008), 158(2.63 MB)
Abstract
This presentation described the content and interim results of a field project being undertaken by the Peeblesshire Archaeological Society, of which the speaker is currently Chairman. Since its formation in 1994, the society has undertaken an active prog |
3082-15St Ninian and the earliest Christianity in Scotland Antiquarian, Early Mediaeval, Mediaeval, Review, Archaeology (General) TDGNHAS Series III, 82 (2008), 144(2.63 MB)
Abstract
A review article |
3082-13A Bog Body from Leswalt, Wigtownshire Archaeology (General), Antiquarian TDGNHAS Series III, 82 (2008), 140(2.63 MB)
Abstract
A short article describing, from newspaper reports, the finding of an unclothed bog-body at Glenhead, parish of Leswalt, in 1852. |
3082-10Sir Herbert Maxwell: Chairman of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historic Monuments of Scotland 1908-1934 Archaeology (General), Prehistory (General), Antiquarian, Recent, Recent (Literature & Art), Genealogy TDGNHAS Series III, 82 (2008), 115(2.63 MB)
Abstract
The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland was established by Royal Warrant in February 1908, entrusted with the task of making an inventory of the ancient and historical monuments and constructions connected with or illustra |
3082-3An Enclosure and other features at Evan Road, Beattock, Dumfries & Galloway Archaeology (General), Prehistory (General), Mesolithic, Neolithic TDGNHAS Series III, 82 (2008), 41(2.63 MB)
Abstract
A trapezoidal enclosure, previously known only from aerial photographs, was the focus of archaeological investigations at Evan Road, Beattock. No dating evidence for the enclosure was retrieved, although it is likely to be later prehistoric on the basis |
3081-22The Work of the Council for Scottish Archaeology Proceedings, Archaeology (General) TDGNHAS Series III, 81 (2007), 137(2.95 MB)
Abstract
Scotland has an archaeology heritage of great value. The many well-preserved and accessible sites help us to appreciate how people lived in the distant past, particularly in prehistoric periods when the knowledge, values and beliefs of communities were ve |
3081-21Recent Work at Whithorn: Research and Training Excavation in the Manse Field Proceedings, Archaeology (General), Bronze Age, Mediaeval, Prehistory (General) TDGNHAS Series III, 81 (2007), 137(2.95 MB)
Abstract
A lecture reporting on excavations in the Manse Field, Whithorn. The excavations revealed features dating from the prehistoric period onwards. Comparisons with other features identified in the Manse Field can be seen at Hoddom where excavations revealed e |
3081-13Prehistoric Settlement in the Wigtownshire Moors by Jane Murray (A Review) Review, Archaeology (General), Prehistory (General), Neolithic TDGNHAS Series III, 81 (2007), 125(2.95 MB)
Abstract
Review article |
3081-3S. Ramsay, J.J. Miller and R.A. Housley Paleoenvironmental Investigations of Rispain Mire, Whithorn Quaternary geology, Botany, Archaeology (General), Prehistory (General), Mesolithic, Iron Age, Early Mediaeval, Neolithic TDGNHAS Series III, 81 (2007), 35(2.95 MB)
Abstract
On behalf of the Whithorn Trust, and with support from Historic Scotland, a palaeoenvironmental study was carried out on a wet fen/mire located 400 m south of Rispain Camp, an Iron Age site in Galloway. The investigation revealed a good lateglacial and ea |
3080-30Crannogs in South-West Scotland Iron Age, Roman and Romano British, Early Mediaeval, Prehistory (General), Archaeology (General), Proceedings TDGNHAS Series III, 80 (2006), 180(3.8 MB)
Abstract
Lecture to the Society, 25th March, 2006. Recent work on the lake dwellings of Dumfries and Galloway through the South-West Crannog |
3080-29Carghidown: The Excavation of a Galloway Promontory Fort Proceedings, Archaeology (General), Prehistory (General), Iron Age TDGNHAS Series III, 80 (2006), 180(3.8 MB)
Abstract
(Lecture to the Society, 17th March 2006. Over two seasons in 2003 and 2004 AOC Archaeology Group, aided by a number of volunteers, |
3080-26Flint and Stone in Prehistoric Scotland - The Cormack Lecture, 2005 Proceedings, Archaeology (General), Prehistory (General), Geology TDGNHAS Series III, 80 (2006), 179(3.8 MB)
Abstract
Lecture to the Society, 2nd December, 2005 (The Cormack lecture). |
3080-11A.R. Williams and P.G. Williams A Field-Study Meeting in Galloway, August 1939: The Institute of Sociology, Le Play House Recent, Recent (Social), Recent (Literature & Art), Geology, Botany, Archaeology (General), Agriculture, Industrial Archaeology, History, Antiquarian, Field Meeting TDGNHAS Series III, 80 (2006), 143(3.8 MB)
Abstract
Between 1st and 15th August 1939 the Institute of Sociology, Le Play House, 35 Gordon Square, London held a field study meeting in Galloway. Centred on Newton Stewart the group set out to investigate the natural history, history and social science of the |
3080-2M. Cook with A. Duffy and M. Melikian Excavations of a Bronze Age Roundhouse and associated Palisade Enclosures at Aird Quarry, Castle Kennedy, Dumfries and Galloway Prehistory (General), Archaeology (General), Bronze Age, Neolithic, Iron Age TDGNHAS Series III, 80 (2006), 9(3.8 MB)
Abstract
Remains of a prehistoric roundhouse within a palisade enclosure were identified during an archaeological evaluation in advance of a quarry extension in 1999. In accordance with planning conditions an archaeological excavation by AOC Archaeology Group was |
3079-25The New Barns Project: from the Neolithic to the Mediaeval Archaeology (General), Prehistory (General), Neolithic, Bronze Age, Mediaeval TDGNHAS Series III, 79 (2005), 191(4.05 MB)
Abstract
Summary of a lecture delivered to the Society on 5th November 2004. The archaeology of the estate at Newbarns, Colvend, is a unique and mysterious monumental record dating back to the Neolithic era, with multi-settlement evidence of occupation through th |
3079-22Antiquarian Collectors in Wigtownshire - Scientific Pioneers or Acquisitive Hoarders? Archaeology (General), Archaeology (Non-British), Prehistory (General), Neolithic, Bronze Age, Recent, Antiquarian, Museums TDGNHAS Series III, 79 (2005), 191(4.05 MB)
Abstract
Summary of a lecture presented to the Society on 15th October 2004. Displays of prehistoric artefacts in the museums of Scotland include much material from Wigtownshire, mostly collected during the latter decades of the 19th century. George Wilson, Free |
3079-20Fifteenth-Century Town Defences at Annan? A Rebuttal Archaeology (General), Mediaeval, Post-mediaeval archaeology, Recent TDGNHAS Series III, 79 (2005), 183(4.05 MB)
Abstract
The results of an archaeological evaluation of Annan burgh ditch presented in Volume 76 of the Transactions tentatively suggested that the late 16th century appeared the most likely date for the origin of the burgh ditch revealed at Butts Street, Annan. T |
3079-18The William McDowall Selby Collection Genealogy, Archaeology (Non-British), Archaeology (General), Prehistory (General), Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Early Mediaeval, Roman and Romano British, Parish History, Antiquarian, Recent, Recent (Social) TDGNHAS Series III, 79 (2005), 147(4.05 MB)
Abstract
In 1946 a Miss Helen Selby brought into the National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland a collection of artefacts gathered largely from local sources by her father, William McDowall Selby, and grandfather, Robert Bird Selby, who served successively as medi |
3079-14Biological Remains Report for Excavation of a Bronze Age Barrow at Kerricks Farm near Duncow Archaeology (General), Prehistory (General), Bronze Age TDGNHAS Series III, 79 (2005), 85(4.05 MB)
Abstract
Specialist report on biological remains from Kerricks Farm, Duncow, excavations of a Bronze Age barrow |
3079-13Cremated Remains Report for Excavation of a Bronze Age Barrow at Kerricks Farm near Duncow Archaeology (General), Prehistory (General), Bronze Age TDGNHAS Series III, 79 (2005), 82(4.05 MB)
Abstract
Specialist report on cremated remains from Kerricks Farm, Duncow, excavations of a Bronze Age barrow |
3079-12Stone Report for Excavation of a Bronze Age Barrow at Kerricks Farm near Duncow Prehistory (General), Archaeology (General) TDGNHAS Series III, 79 (2005), 81(4.05 MB)
Abstract
Specialist report on stone assemblage from Kerricks Farm, Duncow, excavations of a Bronze Age barrow |
3079-10Flint Report for Excavation of a Bronze Age Barrow at Kerricks Farm near Duncow Prehistory (General), Archaeology (General) TDGNHAS Series III, 79 (2005), 77(4.05 MB)
Abstract
Specialist report on flint assemblage from Kerricks Farm, Duncow, excavations of a Bronze Age barrow |
3079-8Slag Report for Bronze Age Settlement Excavations at Ross Bay, Kirkcudbright Chemistry, Archaeology (General), Prehistory (General), Post-mediaeval archaeology, Iron Age, Recent TDGNHAS Series III, 79 (2005), 65(4.05 MB)
Abstract
Report on the slag remains recovered during the Excavations of a Bronze Age Settlement Site at Ross Bay, Kirkcudbright |
3079-4D. Ronan and J. Higgins with P. Makey, C. McGill, A. Hall and J. Cowgill Bronze Age Settlement at Ross Bay, Kirkcudbright Archaeology (General), Prehistory (General), Mesolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Botany, Post-mediaeval archaeology, Recent TDGNHAS Series III, 79 (2005), 47(4.05 MB)
Abstract
In January 2002, during the archaeological monitoring of topsoil stripping for the construction corridor of a 1.2km gas pipeline at Ross Bay, near Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway, previously unknown archaeological remains were recorded at three locat |
3079-3In a Quiet Watered Land. The Cree Valley: Neolithic Chambered Cairns and Early Farmers Archaeology (General), Prehistory (General), Mesolithic, Neolithic, Bronze Age TDGNHAS Series III, 79 (2005), 25(4.05 MB)
Abstract
This paper examines the peopling of the Cree valley in the early-mid Neolithic as expressed in the monuments that they constructed. It endeavours to explore the chambered tombs, their location within and relationship to the landscape and geography of the |
3078-24Early Celtic Art in South-West Scotland: Its Origin and Purpose Archaeology (General), Prehistory (General), Iron Age, Roman and Romano British, Proceedings TDGNHAS Series III, 78 (2004), 154(4.91 MB)
Abstract
Summary of the First Cormack lecture - delivered to the Society on 5th december 2003. The subject was 'Early Celtic Art in South-West Scotland: Its Origin and Purpose'. Fraser Hunter explained that he hoped that the lecture provided some insights, however |
3078-23The Archaeological Survey of Dundrennan Range, Kirkcudbright Proceedings, Archaeology (General), Recent, Recent (Social) TDGNHAS Series III, 78 (2004), 153(4.91 MB)
Abstract
Summary of lecture given on 3rd October 2003. The Dundrennan range was established in 1942. The RCAHMS, in partnership with the Ministry of Defence, has recently undertaken a baseline archaeological survey. The survey, including all relict military featur |
3078-14J. Williams and D. Shiel Searching for Mossknow Tower by Resistivity Survey Archaeology (General), Mediaeval, Post-mediaeval archaeology, Parish History TDGNHAS Series III, 78 (2004), 142(4.91 MB)
Abstract
In the absence of either any upstanding remains or absolute documentary evidence for the presence of the former Mossknow Towerhouse the Ann Hill Committee commissioned a geophysical survey of two potential locations by GSB Prospection of Bradford. Survey |
3078-13Sixteenth-Century Town Defences at Annan? A case not yet proven Archaeology (General), Mediaeval, Post-mediaeval archaeology, Recent, Parish History TDGNHAS Series III, 78 (2004), 141(4.91 MB)
Abstract
In an earlier volume of these Transactions, a case has been made for the burgh ditch of Annan not having been dug until the (later) 16th century (Toolis and Cavanagh, 2002, 151-55). The discussion appears in the report on some archaeological evaluation wo |
3078-3The Excavations of Multi-period Remains adjacent to the Banked Enclosure of Warden's Dykes, Gretna: Neolithic, Bronze Age and Early Historic Evidence from the M74 Archaeology (General), Prehistory (General), Neolithic, Bronze Age, Early Mediaeval, Iron Age, Mesolithic, Quaternary geology TDGNHAS Series III, 78 (2004), 37(4.91 MB)
Abstract
Excavations were carried out by GUARD (Department of Archaeology, Glasgow University) around the site of Warden's Dykes on behalf of Trusthouse Forte and BP Oil UK Ltd in advance of the construction of an access road for the new Gretna motorway service st |
3078-2Bog Bodies from Dumfries and Galloway Quaternary geology, Archaeology (General), Prehistory (General), Iron Age, Bronze Age, Roman and Romano British, Recent, Recent (Social), Antiquarian TDGNHAS Series III, 78 (2004), 31(4.91 MB)
Abstract
A recent review of the evidence for bog bodies in Scotland has added 14 previously unrecogbised examples to the existing gazeteer. Seven of these 'new discoveries' - actually old finds hidden in local newspaper accounts and antiquarian reports - are fro G |
3077-15William Fleming Cormack (1920-2002) - An Appreciation Obituary, Antiquarian, Archaeology (General), Recent (Social), Recent, Mesolithic, Mediaeval TDGNHAS Series III, 77 (2003), 236(1.68 MB)
Abstract
Obituary of William Fleming Cormack of Lockerbie (1920-2002). Although a practicing lawyer in the family firm in Lockerbie he was associated with local and national archaeology societies for over fifty years. He excavated extensively throughout Dumfries a |
3076-18Review - The Early Development of Dumfries from William I (1165-1214) till James III (1460-1488) by Inez Debaus Archaeology (General), Prehistory (General), Mediaeval, Post-mediaeval archaeology, History, Parish History TDGNHAS Series III, 76 (2002), 171(1.97 MB)
Abstract
Review of a thesis for the degree of Licentiate in Archaeology at the Catholic University of leuven which was the result of practical work in the area under the guidance of A E Truckell. Copy available at the Dumfries Archive Centre |
3076-17Excavation at Lochrutton Crannog, Summer 1901 (photograph) Mediaeval, Archaeology (General), Photography TDGNHAS Series III, 76 (2002), 171(1.97 MB)
Abstract
Photograph of the excavations at Lochrutton Crannog taken in the summer of 1901 - reproduced for the first time and used to support a review of 'The Excavation of a Scottish Lowland Crannog: Excavations at Buiston, Ayrshire 1989-90 by Anne Crone and other |
3076-16Review - The Excavation of a Scottish Lowland Crannog: Excavations at Buiston, Ayrshire 1989-90 by Anne Crone and others Review, Archaeology (General), Iron Age, Early Mediaeval, Mediaeval, Antiquarian TDGNHAS Series III, 76 (2002), 168(1.97 MB)
Abstract
Review of the publication by Anne Cone and others of 'The Excavation of a Scottish Lowland Crannog: Excavations at Buiston, Ayrshire 1989-90'. Covers all aspects of the archaeology - including a review of Robert Munro's 19th century excavations. Includes |
3076-9J.R. Mackenzie with C.R. Wickham-Jones and A. Cox A Multi-period site at 67-71 Irish Street, Dumfries, the former British Legion Club-house Mesolithic, Archaeology (General), Prehistory (General), Neolithic, Mediaeval, Post-mediaeval archaeology, Recent TDGNHAS Series III, 76 (2002), 119(1.97 MB)
Abstract
The Scottish Urban Archaeological Trust Ltd (SUAT) carried out an excavation in advance of development at the site of the former British legion Club House at 67-71 Irish Street, Dumfries (NGR NX 9717 7595). The excavation was jointly funded by Callander L |
3076-4Prehistoric Landscapes in Dumfries and Galloway. Pt. 2. Bronze Age Landscapes Archaeology (General), Prehistory (General), Bronze Age, Neolithic TDGNHAS Series III, 76 (2002), 45(1.97 MB)
Abstract
This is the second part of a series which considers the evidence for prehistoric activity across an area of landscape found in Dumfries and Galloway, defined by the river systems of the Cree and Esk. It is the purpose here to assess the evidence for Bronz |
3075-5William Galloway's Excavations at Whithorn, 1886-1897: Selections from Unpublished Correspondence in the Bute Muniments Archaeology (General), Early Mediaeval, Mediaeval, Recent, Recent (Social), Recent (Literature & Art), Antiquarian, Parish History TDGNHAS Series III, 75 (2001), 133(1.92 MB)
Abstract
The important excavations at Whithorn, carried out during the 1880s and 1890s under the patronage of the Third Marquess of Bute, were unpublished at the time of the death, in 1897, of the architect in charge, William Galloway. The only published record of |
3074-2A. Dunwell, I. Armit and I. Ralston Excavations and Survey at Coats Hill, near Moffat, 1990-1 Archaeology (General), Iron Age, Mediaeval, Post-mediaeval archaeology, Parish History TDGNHAS Series III, 74 (2000), 27(1.19 MB) |
3073-6The Linear Earthworks of Southern Scotland: Survey and classification. The Catrail Archaeology (General), Prehistory (General), Roman and Romano British, Iron Age, Mediaeval, Early Mediaeval, Recent, Agriculture TDGNHAS Series III, 73 (1998), 79(2.06 MB) |
3073-5The Linear Earthworks of Southern Scotland: Survey and classification. Group 2: Economic Land Divisions Archaeology (General), Prehistory (General), Mediaeval, Agriculture, Recent, Iron Age, Roman and Romano British TDGNHAS Series III, 73 (1998), 72(2.06 MB) |
3073-4The Linear Earthworks of Southern Scotland: Survey and classification Archaeology (General), Prehistory (General), Iron Age, Early Mediaeval, Mediaeval, Recent, Agriculture TDGNHAS Series III, 73 (1998), 63(2.06 MB) |
3071-24Tynron Glen (J. Shaw) A Review Review, Geology, Archaeology (General), Recent, History, Parish History TDGNHAS Series III, 71 (1996), 167(2.35 MB) |
3071-22Historic Stranraer (E.P. Dennison Torris and R. Coleman, Historic Scotland) A Review Review, Architecture, Recent, Recent (Social), Archaeology (General), History, Parish History TDGNHAS Series III, 71 (1996), 166(2.35 MB) |
3071-16James Barbour, Architect, Civil Engineer and Archaeologist Archaeology (General), Architecture, Recent, Recent (Social), Antiquarian, History TDGNHAS Series III, 71 (1996), 139(2.35 MB) |
3071-10Torrs Warren, Luce Sands, Galloway: Pollen Stratigraphy of a dune slack deposit at Torrs warren in relation to the former land use of the dunes TDGNHAS Series III, 71 (1996), 80(2.35 MB) |