Environmental Archaeology in Ireland by Whitehouse;, Eileen M. Murphy;Nicki J. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Table of Contents Acknowledgements List of Contributors Introduction 1 - Radiocarbon Dating: A Practical Overview

Abstract Introduction History of Radiocarbon Dating in Ireland Methods Methodological Summary Conclusion Online Archive Sources References

2 - Dendrochronology and Lessons Learned from Irish Examples

Abstract Introduction Practicalities of Dendrochronology Moving From General to Specific Issues Sapwood Estimation and Preservation Late and Post Medieval House Structures and Sequences Early Christian Examples: Nendrum Tidal Mill and Island MacHugh Crannog Wider Considerations Longer Distance Connections Some Point Events–Splitting Up Archaeological Time Conclusions References

Abstract Introduction Geographical Distribution and Temporal Range Practicalities How do we Detect Tephra in a Sediment Core or Sample? Preparation for Geochemistry Recognition of Tephra Chemical Fingerprinting of Tephras Type Material and Matching Why is Tephra Useful? Tephra for Correlation Between Cores, Between Sample Sites and Between Regions Tephra as a Taphonomic Guide Tephra as a Chronology Tephra from Ice Cores An Example of the Use of Tephra in a Palaeoenvironmental Investigation Problems References

4 - Human Osteoarchaeology in Ireland

Abstract Introduction Methodology Why Study Irish Human Remains? Conclusions Acknowledgements References

5 - Mammal Bone Studies from Prehistoric Irish Sites

Abstract Introduction Methodology Animal Exploitation in Prehistoric Ireland Iron Age Conclusions References

6 - Exploitation of Birds and Fish in Historic Ireland: A Brief Review of the Evidence

Abstract Introduction Methodological and Taphonomic Considerations The Evidence: Birds The Evidence: Fish Priorities for Future Research Acknowledgements References

7 - Molluscs and Middens: The Archaeology of ‘Ireland’s Early Savage Race’?

Abstract Introduction Mesolithic (c. 7000–4000 BC) Neolithic (c. 4000–2500 BC) Bronze Age (c. 2500–600 BC) Iron Age (c. 600 BC–400 AD) Early Christian (400–twelfth century AD) Conclusion References

Abstract Introduction Principles and Methods Practicalities: Sampling and Analysis of Fossil Insect Material Quaternary Entomology and Climate Change Quaternary Entomology and Holocene Environmental Change Rural and Urban Settlement Assemblages Concluding Remarks Acknowledgements References

9 - Environmental Archaeology in Ireland: A Personal and Archaeobotanical Perspective

Abstract Introduction A Personal Reflection on Archaeobotanical Studies: Future Perspectives Conclusion Acknowledgements References

10 - Wood and Charcoal Research in Ireland

Abstract Introduction to the Study of Wood and Charcoal from Archaeological Sites History of Wood Identification and Analysis in Ireland Methodology Sampling Strategies Irish Case Studies Conclusions Acknowledgements References

Abstract Why Study Plant Macro-remains? A General Introduction A History of Plant Macro-Remains Research Selection and Processing of Samples Scanning, Sorting and Identification An Irish Case Study: Tracing Agricultural Change at Kerlogue, Co. Wexford Potential, Prospects and Opportunities Acknowledgements References

12 - Pollen Analysis and Archaeology in Ireland

Abstract Introduction A Brief History of Archaeology-Related Pollen Studies in Ireland Methodologies in Pollen Analysis The Pollen Record and Archaeology in Ireland: Some Case Studies Conclusions References

13 - Alluvial Geoarchaeology in Ireland

Abstract Introduction: The Geological and Geomorphological Context The History of Alluvial Studies in Ireland Lakes, Rivers, Bogs and Archaeology Recent Palaeoenvironmental and Geoarchaeological Studies Conclusions: The Archaeology of River Valleys and Geoarchaeological Potential Acknowledgements References

Abstract Introduction: Raised Bogs, Palaeohydrology and Climate Change Previous Palaeohydrological Research in Ireland Proxy Methods for Palaeohydrological Reconstruction Case Study: Palaeohydrological Investigations at Lisheen, Co. Tipperary–Palaeohydrological Changes around the Bronze Age Causeway, Killoran 18 Discussion Conclusions: Observations Regarding the Proxy Records at Derryville Future Research References

15 - Exploring the Role of Environment in Wetland Archaeological Contexts in Ireland

Abstract Introduction History of Research Environmental Insights into Wetland Environments Concluding Remarks References

16 - Heritage Legislation and Environmental Archaeology in Ireland

Abstract Introduction Heritage Legislation in Northern Ireland Heritage Legislation in the Republic of Ireland Heritage Legislation and Environmental Archaeology The Reality of Environmental Archaeology in Ireland Legislation and Policy Documents Referred to in the Text References