In search of Robert Bruce, part I: craniofacial analysis of the skull excavated at Dunfermline in 1819

Wilkinson, C. M., Roughley, M., Moffat, R. D., Monckton, D. G. and MacGregor, M. (2019) In search of Robert Bruce, part I: craniofacial analysis of the skull excavated at Dunfermline in 1819. Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, 24, pp. 556-564. (doi: 10.1016/j.jasrep.2019.02.018)

Abstract

Robert Bruce, king of Scots, is a significant figure in Scottish history, and his facial appearance will have been key to his status, power and resilience as a leader. This paper is the first in a series that discusses the burial and skeletal remains excavated at Dunfermline in 1819. Parts II and III discuss the evidence relating to whether or not the burial vault and skeleton belong to Robert Bruce, and Part I analyses and interprets the historical records and skeletal structure in order to produce a depiction of the facial appearance of Robert Bruce.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Monckton, Professor Darren and MacGregor, Dr Martin and Moffat, Dr Ralph
• Authors: Wilkinson, C. M., Roughley, M., Moffat, R. D., Monckton, D. G., and MacGregor, M.
• College/School: College of Arts > School of Humanities > History; College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Molecular Biosciences; University Services > Library and Collection Services > Museum and Art Gallery
• Journal Name: Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports
• Publisher: Elsevier
• ISSN: 2352-409X
• ISSN (Online): 2352-4103
• Published Online: 20 February 2019
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2019 Elsevier Ltd.
• First Published: First published in Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports 24:556-564
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher