Use of shells as raw material for tools and jewellery in Mesolithic Scotland

Hardy, K. (2010) Use of shells as raw material for tools and jewellery in Mesolithic Scotland. Munibe, 31, pp. 128-137.

Abstract

Scotland has thousands of miles of coastline and numerous prehistoric sites. Many of Scotland’s Mesolithic sites lie near or adjacent to the coast and shell middens are relatively common. Most of the shells in these middens appear to be related to food however in certain sites evidence for shells as jewellery and as raw material for tool manufacture is beginning to emerge. Little is currently known about the use of shell as a raw material in Scotland and this article discusses the current evidence.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Hardy, Professor Karen
• Authors: Hardy, K.
• College/School: College of Arts & Humanities > School of Humanities > Archaeology
• Journal Name: Munibe
• ISSN: 0214-7688
• ISSN (Online): 2172-4547