Archaeology of landscape change in South-West Scotland, 6000 bc – ad 1400: excavations at William Grant and Sons distillery, Girvan

Banks, I. , Duffy, P.R.J. and MacGregor, G. (2009) Archaeology of landscape change in South-West Scotland, 6000 bc – ad 1400: excavations at William Grant and Sons distillery, Girvan. Scottish Archaeological Internet Reports, 32, pp. 1-45.

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Abstract

<p>Between 1996 and 1998, Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division (GUARD)undertook a programme of archaeological investigation at the headquarters of William Grant and Sons Distillers Ltd, Girvan. The work revealed evidence of occupation and use from prehistoric times, including palaeobotanical and pedological evidence of deliberate prehistoric tree clearance,and the presence of six discrete deposits of burnt mound material. The project also confirmed the survival of archaeological deposits relating to the occupation of the medieval moated enclosure of Ladywell. A number of worked lithics, indicative of prehistoric tool making or maintenance, were also recovered.</p> <p>The excavation and post-excavation work allowed an opportunity to explore the occupational, ecological and geomorphological history of the entire length of the valley, from the immediate post-glacial period to the present day. The results contribute significantly to our understanding of the changing patterns of human interaction with environment and landscape over a period of some 10,000 years, both in the immediate area and beyond.</p>

Item Type:Articles
Keywords:Medieval, moated enclosure, burnt mounds, environmental, soil science, geophysical survey, lithics, palaeobotanical, wheat
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Banks, Dr Iain and MacGregor, Dr Gavin and Duffy, Mr Paul
Authors: Banks, I., Duffy, P.R.J., and MacGregor, G.
Subjects:C Auxiliary Sciences of History > CC Archaeology
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences
College/School:College of Arts & Humanities > School of Humanities > Archaeology
College of Arts & Humanities > School of Humanities > History
Research Group:GUARD
Journal Name:Scottish Archaeological Internet Reports
Journal Abbr.:SAIR
Publisher:Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
ISSN (Online):1473–3803

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