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The Neolithic of the Irish Sea: Materiality and traditions of practice
edited by Vicki Cummings and Chris Fowler
This collection of 24 papers aims to reconsider the nature and significance of the Irish Sea as an area of cultural interaction during the Neolithic period. The traditional character of work across this region has emphasised the existence of prehistoric contact, with sea routes criss-crossing between Ireland, the Isle of Man, Anglesey and the British mainland. A parallel course of investigation, however, has demonstrated that the British and ...
Paperback. Publisher's Price US$90.00, Our Price US$58.00
Neolithic Settlement in Ireland and Western Britain
edited by Ian Armit, Eileen Murphy, Eiméar Nelis and Derek Simpson
The past few years have seen an upsurge in the numbers of known Neolithic settlements in Ireland. Many of these sites have been excavated by archaeologists based in field units, but few are well-known to the wider archaeological community. This papers in this volume were presented at a conference held at Queen's University, Belfast in 2001, which provided a forum for a discussion of the new Neolithic material from Ireland in its wider ...
Hardback. Price US$80.00
Regional Perspectives on Neolithic Pit Deposition: Beyond the Mundane
edited by Hugo Anderson-Whymark and Julian Thomas
The rise to prominence of pits within narratives of the British and Irish Neolithic is well-documented in recent literature. Pits have been cropping up in excavations for centuries, resulting in a very broad spectrum of interpretations but three main factors have led to the recent change in our perception and representation of these features: a broad shift in people's expectations as to what a Neolithic settlement should be; the development of ...
Paperback. Not yet published - advance orders taken. Publisher's Price US$70.00, Our Price US$52.95
Corrstown: A Coastal Community. Excavations of a Bronze Age Village in Northern Ireland
by Victoria Ginn and Stuart Rathbone
Corrstown in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, is a highly important Bronze Age site. This came to light during excavations carried out by Archaeological Consultancy Services Ltd on behalf of the Northern Ireland Environment Agency in 2002-2003, the results of which are detailed here. A total of 74 Middle Bronze Age roundhouse platforms was identified and organised into pairs or short rows, the majority of which appeared to be contemporary. ...
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Bronze Artefact Production in Late Bronze Age Ireland: A survey
by Simon O Faoláin
By the late Bronze Age the Irish had become masters in metalworking anf the range of objects produced was in stark contrast to those of the earlie Bronze Age. This study presents a comprehensive analysis and reconstruction of late Bronze Age metalworking ...
Paperback. Price US$92.50
Ancient Ireland: From Prehistory to the Middle Ages
by Peter Harbison and Jacqueline O'Brien
A stunningly illustrated guide to Ireland's historic places, covering Irish monuments from Prehistory to the Middle Ages. 256p, 316 col pls (Oxford UP 2001)
Publisher's Price US$45.00, Our Price US$19.98
Antiquities of West Mayo
by Christiaan Corlett
The second book in a series that presents short histories of the archaeology of the county's of Ireland, in this case, West Mayo. With chapters arranged chronologically, Corlett explores the Stone Age legacy, the Bronze and Iron Ages, the Middle Ages and ...
Hardback. Price US$49.50
Ancient Ireland: Life Before the Celts
by Laurence Flanagan
A two stage approach is taken to exploring the archaeology and history of ancient Ireland. Laurence Flanagan takes us on a tour through the archaeology of the Mesolithic, Neolithic and Bronze Age, before outlining his ideas on what this evidence tells us ...
Paperback. Price US$18.95
Archaeological Inventory of County Cork Cork Volume 4
compiled by Denis Power and Sheila Lane et al.
This illustrated inventory completes the Cork Archaeological Survey series. This boxed set comprises two volumes that consider North and South Cork. Arranged chronologically, sites date from the prehistoric period to 1700, with some selected later ...
Hardback. Price US$55.00
Coití Logboats from Northern Ireland
by Malcolm F Fry
The simple logboat was in use for thousands of years across Europe and was an important vessel in trade and communication along inland waterways. This book focuses on the logboats of Ireland, specifically examples from the northernmost six counties, and ...
Paperback. Price US$36.00
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