Orkney [electronic resource] : A Historical Guide
Wickham-Jones, Caroline2013
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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, who 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.
Main title:
Orkney [electronic resource] : A Historical Guide / Caroline Wickham-Jones
Author:
Wickham-Jones, Caroline, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Birlinn, 2013
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file)
Series:
Birlinn Historical Guides
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Mode of access: Internet
Biography/History:
Caroline Wickham-Jones studied archaeology at Edinburgh University. She is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, and has conducted research throughout Scotland, Ireland and Scandanavia. She is the author of numerous articles and publications, including Scotland's First Settlers.
ISBN:
9780857905918
Language:
English
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BRN:
1569359
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