The Achievement of Structural Stability in the Drystone Iron- Age Broch Towers in North Scotland

Dimitris Theodossopoulos, John Barber, Andrew Heald, Graeme Cavers

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Abstract

There is a growing need in the archaeological literature to focus more on the fabric and direct insight derived from the field monuments, in the case of brochs, going beyond typological analysis or speculations about the purpose of certain features. This study attempts to discuss the complexity of this type of Atlantic roundhouses in the construction and planning processes, combined with their structural design and performance, and also to treat brochs like architectural structures. Such focus can provide further valuable information on how stability was achieved in dry stone built structures of this scale. It can also augment what we learn about the technological culture and corresponding intellectual achievements of the period.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNuts and bolts of construction history
Subtitle of host publicationCulture, technology and society
Place of PublicationParis
PublisherPicard
Pages1-11
Number of pages11
Volume3
ISBN (Print)978-2-7084-0929-3
Publication statusPublished - 2012

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