Orkney by Caroline Wickham-Jones
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.
'The guide will always be ready to beguile the whimsical reader, or to encourage the curious' - Anne Brundle, Orkney Museum 'An unusual combination of illustrated guidebook and in-depth narrative' - The Scots Magazine
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 (1994).
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| ISBN 13 | 9781841585963 |
| ISBN 10 | 1841585963 |
| Titel | Orkney |
| Autor | Caroline Wickham-Jones |
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| Bindungsart | Paperback |
| Verlag | Birlinn General |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2007-05-18 |
| Seitenanzahl | 240 |
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