Brochs of Scotland

by J.N. Graham Ritchie

This book examines some of the most spectacular ancient monuments in Britain - the iron age brochs of north and west Scotland. It sets the building of these unique fortifications into context and examines some of the impressive sites that may still be visited, including the brochs of Mousa and Clickhimin in Shetland and Carolway on Lewis. There is a short section on what brochs are not - including 'Pictish' towers. A select gazetteer of some of the most important brochs is followed by a list of museums in which representative artefacts are preserved. There is a short bibliography.

Genres: History

Paperback

First published March 1, 1999

About the author

Dr. James Neil Graham Ritchie was a Scottish archaeologist. He graduated with an Honours Degree in Fine Art from the University of Edinburgh before undertaking postgraduate research that led to a Ph.D. on the Celtic Warrior.

In 1968, he married the archaeologist and historian Anna Bachelier. He then joined the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historic Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS) where he worked on the survey of Argyll.

Reviews

[Aileen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another little gem from Shire, I do like their books!

[Doug · Rating 4 out of 5]

quite educational.