Hunting hogbacks: excavations and surveys at Dalserf, South Lanarkshire, and Luss, Argyll & Bute

Pierce, E. and Becket, A. (2018) Hunting hogbacks: excavations and surveys at Dalserf, South Lanarkshire, and Luss, Argyll & Bute. Northern Studies, 49, pp. 38-60.

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Abstract

Hogback and coped stones in Scotland have been studied for decades, but there is still debate about their exact age, who commissioned them, and what they represent. Up to this point, many studies have been concerned with recording individual stones and examining their iconography in relation to similar monuments. However, there has been little excavation done to examine the archaeological contexts of these stones. This paper suggests that their identification of 'Viking colonial monuments' needs to be reconsidered, particularly for the later stones in Scotland.

Item Type:Articles
Keywords:Norse, Viking, Scandinavian, Scotland, hogback, coped stone, commerce.
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Pierce, Dr Elizabeth
Authors: Pierce, E., and Becket, A.
College/School:College of Arts & Humanities > School of Humanities > Archaeology
Journal Name:Northern Studies
Publisher:Scottish Society for Northern Studies
ISSN:0305-506X
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