Description
Book SynopsisThe Prehistoric Artefacts of Northern Ireland is the last in a trilogy of monographs, designed to provide a baseline survey of the prehistoric sites of Northern Ireland. The first monograph investigated prehistoric burial sites (Archaeopress 2014) and the second explored the sites of prehistoric life (Archaeopress 2018). Following the same format as its predecessors, this monograph considers the prehistoric artefacts that have been found in Northern Ireland. It begins with an overview of the current political landscape of Ireland, as the creation of two states in 1921 and the establishment of administrative systems unique to each jurisdiction have had profound consequences for Irish archaeology. It continues by providing background information on the history of prehistoric archaeology, an explanation of the classifications and methodology employed and a detailed inventory of sites in Northern Ireland where prehistoric artefacts have been found. Also included is a discussion about these artefacts in a wider context, illustrated with tables and distribution maps, a glossary, tables of radiocarbon dates and an extensive bibliography. The aim once again is to not only provide a basis for further research, but also to stimulate local interest in the prehistory of Northern Ireland and encourage others from further afield to appreciate the quality and diversity of its prehistoric landscape.
Trade Review‘This is a wonderful resource, which should be in the library of every serious student of Irish prehistory, and it will be of particular utility to those archaeologists involved in planning, excavation licensing, commercial archaeology, and research.’ – C McSparron (2022): Current Archaeology, Issue 390
‘The authors have successfully established the baseline which will benefit all future research into Northern Ireland’s artefacts. The production of these volumes has been a remarkably feat of organisation and dedication.’ – Barrie Hartwell (2022): Ulster Journal of Archaeology 77
‘This volume is an inventory of all known locations of prehistoric artefacts in Northern Ireland, arranged by county. Each entry contains a description of the artefact, its location, and any references; many entries are accompanied by an illustration. The discussion includes distribution maps of objects by period, providing an overview of prehistoric activity across Northern Ireland. This is the culmination of many years of dedicated work. It will be an essential reference work for anyone looking at the prehistory of Ireland.’ – Duncan Berryman (2022): Ulster Archaeological Society newsletter Spring 2022
Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION ;
Background and Acknowledgements ;
Northern Ireland in a Historical Context ;
A Short History of Prehistoric Archaeology in Northern Ireland ;
Methodology ;
Classifications Used in Irish Archaeology ;
Classifications Used in the Inventory ;
Abbreviations Used in the Text ;
INVENTORY ;
County Antrim ;
County Armagh ;
County Down ;
County Fermanagh ;
County Londonderry ;
County Tyrone ;
DISCUSSION ;
Summary of Artefact Sites ;
Current Location of Artefacts ;
Recording of Prehistoric Artefacts Over Time ;
Artefacts in a Wider Context ;
Conclusion ;
GLOSSARY ;
RADIOCARBON DATES ;
BIBLIOGRAPHY
