Bronze Age and Iron Age archaeology at Thainstone Business Park, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire

an investigation of structures and funerary practices

Authors

  • Sue McGalliard Author
  • Donald Wilson Author
  • Laura Bailey Contributor
  • Hilary E M Cool Contributor
  • Gemma Cruickshanks Contributor
  • Fraser Hunter Contributor
  • Colin Wallace Contributor
  • Michael Wallace Contributor

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9750/issn.2056-7421.2021.95.1-39

Keywords:

souterrain, roundhouse, cremation, urn, prehistoric settlement, prehistoric structure, cemetery

Abstract

Headland Archaeology (UK) Ltd was commissioned by Axiom Project Services to undertake an archaeological excavation in advance of a commercial development at Thainstone Business Park, Aberdeenshire (NGR: NJ 7707 1809). Excavation identified the remains of a Middle Bronze Age roundhouse and a contemporary urned cremation cemetery. Evidence of Late Bronze Age cremation practices was also identified. A large roundhouse and souterrain dominated the site in the 1st or 2nd century AD. Material culture associated with the Iron Age structures suggested a degree of status to the occupation there.

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Published

05-07-2021

Issue

Vol. 95 (2021): Bronze Age and Iron Age archaeology at Thainstone Business Park, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire: an investigation of structures and funerary practices

Section

Full issue

How to Cite

“Bronze Age and Iron Age Archaeology at Thainstone Business Park, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire: An Investigation of Structures and Funerary Practices”. 2021. Scottish Archaeological Internet Reports 95 (July): 1-39. https://doi.org/10.9750/issn.2056-7421.2021.95.1-39.