'The worked shale and related materials' In: Strachan, David, Cook, Martin and  McLaren, Dawn 'Three Forts on the Tay: Excavations at Moncreiffe, Moredun and Abernethy, Perth and Kinross 2014–17'

Hunter, Fraser

'The worked shale and related materials' In: Strachan, David, Cook, Martin and McLaren, Dawn 'Three Forts on the Tay: Excavations at Moncreiffe, Moredun and Abernethy, Perth and Kinross 2014–17'

Resource type

Book chapter

Creator (person)

Hunter, Fraser

Date published

2024

Abstract

Two items in black organic-rich stone were recovered from Moncreiffe, while a larger assemblage of 21 items was recovered from Moredun (Chapter 4.7). Both assemblages include a range of unfinished objects, indicating elements of craft production at both sites. A more detailed discussion of the sources of the raw material, production techniques involved, finished products and the significance of this evidence of craft are explored in consideration of the Moredun assemblage (Chapter 4.7). A summary of only the Moncreiffe bangle fragment (SF302, Figure 2.29d) and bead (SF01, Figure 2.29e) is presented here.

Contributor (person)

Fraser, Hunter