Treadway, Tiffany

Iron Age Wetland Deposition: Case studies from Wales and Scotland (British Archaeological Reports British Series)

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ISBN 13:
9781407314952
author:
Treadway, Tiffany
format:
Paperback
publisher:
BAR Publishing
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
168
Dimensions:
29.7 x 21 x 1.2 centimetres (0.5
Genre:
Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Archaeology,
Condition:
New
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£24.64

Description

The significance of wetland deposition in prehistoric Britain is a topic of growing interest. This study, focusing on the Iron Age in Wales and Scotland, sheds new light on the dynamic functions of wetland deposition in socio-cultural traditions and localised behaviours. By examining case studies from these regions, the authors demonstrate how deposition practices reaffirmed social and cultural identity, tradition, and collective memory through the establishment and evolution of mnemonics. Contrary to the traditional view of wetlands as environments of separation and isolation, the archaeological evidence suggests that these areas played a crucial role in socio-cultural practice and sustainability. During periods of civil unrest and economic instability, wetlands became centres of community and resilience. This study provides a nuanced understanding of the complex relationships between wetland environments and human societies during the Iron Age. Through its comparative analysis of case studies from Wales and Scotland, this book offers a fresh perspective on the importance of wetland deposition in prehistoric Britain.

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