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An Ecology of Castle Construction: geoarchaeology, archaeobotany & radiocarbon analysis in the ecotone of Lochindorb Castle



Author(s): Mark Thacker
Paper category: Proceedings
Book title: Proceedings of the 5th Historic Mortars Conference
Editor(s): José Ignacio Álvarez, José María Fernández, Íńigo Navarro, Adrián Durán, Rafael Sirera
ISBN: 978-2-35158-221-3
e-ISBN: 978-2-35158-222-0
Publisher: RILEM Publications SARL
Publication year: 2019
Pages: 781-799
Total Pages: 19
Language : English


Abstract: A multidisciplinary study of the landscape, buildings and materials associated with the medieval castle of Lochindorb is presented, as part of the Scottish Medieval Castles & Chapels C-14 Project. The paper will begin by highlighting the position of the castle on an important routeway through NE Scotland, before describing various contrasts in the bedrock geology, vegetational history and climate of neighbouring districts. Briefly summarising previous interpretations of the standing building, an account of the current investigation will be presented which includes petrographic, archaeobotanical and radiocarbon analysis of various building materials. The paper will conclude with an interim summary of the study results, before a final discussion returns to the surrounding landscape, with a focus on boundaries, administration and transport. Along the way, the paper will highlight significant issues relating to the radiocarbon dating of mortar-entrapped relict limekiln fuels and present the first independent evidence relating to the chronology and phasing of this
important medieval site.


Online publication : 2019
Publication type : full_text
Public price (Euros) : 0.00


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