Towers in the north
Subtitle: the brochs of Scotland
By: Ian Armit.
Publisher: Tempus
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Stroud, Gloucestershire; Charleston, SC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 159
Subjects: Brochs -- Scotland.; Iron age -- Scotland.; Fortification, Prehistoric -- Scotland.; Scotland -- Antiquities.
Description: "The brochs are among the most remarkable prehistoric buildings in Europe. However, despite a long and colourful history of research, it is only in the last 20 years that the results of field survey, excavation and radiocarbon dating have begun to provide a clear picture of their evolution and development from around 600 BC to AD 100." "This well-illustrated book describes the current state of our knowledge, explores the controversies over their origins and function, and provides an annotated list of the most accessible and well-preserved broch sites."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 141-150) and index.