A new method of obtaining absolute chronology dates out of burnt or cremated bone is presented. T... more A new method of obtaining absolute chronology dates out of burnt or cremated bone is presented. The authors explain their recent experiments and give promising results.<br><br>Los autores presentan un nuevo método para obtener fechas de datación absoluta a partir de restos de hueso sometidos a diferentes grados de combustión y explican algunas de sus recientes experiencias y los resultados obtenidos.
This paper discusses AMS radiocarbon dating in terms of problems and uncertainties with reference... more This paper discusses AMS radiocarbon dating in terms of problems and uncertainties with reference to archaeology. Difficulties may arise from contamination and processes that disturb the age relationship between sample and event to be dated, especiaIly for small samples used in AMS.,Recommendations for sample collection and handling are given.
In connection with the reconstruction of the large assemblage of pottery from the hunebed G2, nea... more In connection with the reconstruction of the large assemblage of pottery from the hunebed G2, near Glimmen, gemeente Haren, a survey of TRB West Group pottery was carried out. From this survey, a series of seven stages in the development of TRB pottery was identified, based on the development of form and decoration. These stages, 'horizons', are described in terms of the most popular motifs, techniques and forms at any one time. Horizon 1 shows distinct similarities to the pottery of the late Haassel-Fuchsberggroup from which it is derived. The subsequent divergence and development of the West Group as a separate, regional entity is seen from Horizon 2 onwards. The pottery belongs to two main traditions, one continuing through Horizons 1 to 4 and including most of the former Drouwen Style, and the second continuing through Horizons 4 to 7 and including most of the former Havelte Style. This development lasted approximately 550 years, beginning at about 3400 cal BC and ending...
In 1957 Dr C.C.W.J. Hijszeler excavated the remains of the destroyed megalithic tomb O2 near Mand... more In 1957 Dr C.C.W.J. Hijszeler excavated the remains of the destroyed megalithic tomb O2 near Mander. Apart from a few short notes the results have not been published. In 1995 the provincial archaeologist, A.D. Verlinde, re-excavated the site, in order to locate the destroyed tomb precisely prior to the construction of an oblong earthen mound on the site, and to establish the quality of any remaining evidence. Both authors participated in the excavation. The 1995 excavation enabled the complete reconstruction of the ground plan of the megalithic chamber, due to the discovery of the foundation pit of the eastern end stone, and the elucidation of the character of some sub-recent features recorded in 1957. An unexpected discovery was that of a number of TRB flat graves and of pits with TRB pottery adjacent to the megalithic tomb. The finds from the destroyed hunebed have been sorted and described, but unfortunately not illustrated either as drawings or as photos due to a lack of manpowe...
Tills article reexamines the ground plan and finds from the destroyed hunebed formerly known as D... more Tills article reexamines the ground plan and finds from the destroyed hunebed formerly known as D6e/f, excavated by Van Giffen in 1928. The site is shown to be the remains of a single 4-pair chamber with traces of what is possibly the construction frame preserved around the chamber. The pottery has beenfully resorted. A new catalogue and reconstructions are presented. The history of activity at the site is briefly reconstructed. A brief description of finds from a private collection are included.
The remains of a levelled hunebed with seven pairs of sidestones were excavated during the winter... more The remains of a levelled hunebed with seven pairs of sidestones were excavated during the winter 1969-1970. Almost all structural parts had been removed or destroyed, but the contents of the chamber remained in situ, although fragmented. A large number of (mainly reconstructable) pots, many flint artefacts (arrowheads, bikkels , axes) and amber beads were found. In addition, sherds of an EGK amphora, three Bell Beakers and two Bell Beaker knives indicate later activity. A sherd af a kogelpot dates the destruction of the hunebed to the late 10th or 11th century AD.
Catalogues and databases which are easily accessible to all interested parties regardless of thei... more Catalogues and databases which are easily accessible to all interested parties regardless of their geographical location, occupation, background or purpose, provide a level playing field for research, publication and debate in the archaeology of the bronze age. The establishment of a canon of reliable, illustrated documentation of as many facets of the Bronze Age as are required, is a prerequisite to the future of our understanding of the Bronze Age.
Re-investigations at three hunebedden excavated by A.E. van Giffen in 1918 are described and chan... more Re-investigations at three hunebedden excavated by A.E. van Giffen in 1918 are described and changes to the original conclusions given. O1 is shown to have had a minimum of seven pairs of side stones. The mounds of D40 and D30 are shown to have been constructed in several phases; the primary mounds did not completely cover the chambers. The finds have been re-analysed.
In 1957 Dr C.C.W.J. Hijszeler excavated the remains of the destroyed megalithic tomb O2 near Mand... more In 1957 Dr C.C.W.J. Hijszeler excavated the remains of the destroyed megalithic tomb O2 near Mander. Apart from a few short notes the results have not been published. In 1995 the provincial archaeologist, A.D. Verlinde, re-excavated the site, in order to locate the destroyed tomb precisely prior to the construction of an oblong earthen mound on the site, and to establish the quality of any remaining evidence. Both authors participated in the excavation. The 1995 excavation enabled the complete reconstruction of the ground plan of the megalithic chamber, due to the discovery of the foundation pit of the eastern end stone, and the elucidation of the character of some sub-recent features recorded in 1957. An unexpected discovery was that of a number of TRB flat graves and of pits with TRB pottery adjacent to the megalithic tomb. The finds from the destroyed hunebed have been sorted and described, but unfortunately not illustrated either as drawings or as photos due to a lack of manpowe...
A new method of obtaining absolute chronology dates out of burnt or cremated bone is presented. T... more A new method of obtaining absolute chronology dates out of burnt or cremated bone is presented. The authors explain their recent experiments and give promising results.<br><br>Los autores presentan un nuevo método para obtener fechas de datación absoluta a partir de restos de hueso sometidos a diferentes grados de combustión y explican algunas de sus recientes experiencias y los resultados obtenidos.
This paper discusses AMS radiocarbon dating in terms of problems and uncertainties with reference... more This paper discusses AMS radiocarbon dating in terms of problems and uncertainties with reference to archaeology. Difficulties may arise from contamination and processes that disturb the age relationship between sample and event to be dated, especiaIly for small samples used in AMS.,Recommendations for sample collection and handling are given.
In connection with the reconstruction of the large assemblage of pottery from the hunebed G2, nea... more In connection with the reconstruction of the large assemblage of pottery from the hunebed G2, near Glimmen, gemeente Haren, a survey of TRB West Group pottery was carried out. From this survey, a series of seven stages in the development of TRB pottery was identified, based on the development of form and decoration. These stages, 'horizons', are described in terms of the most popular motifs, techniques and forms at any one time. Horizon 1 shows distinct similarities to the pottery of the late Haassel-Fuchsberggroup from which it is derived. The subsequent divergence and development of the West Group as a separate, regional entity is seen from Horizon 2 onwards. The pottery belongs to two main traditions, one continuing through Horizons 1 to 4 and including most of the former Drouwen Style, and the second continuing through Horizons 4 to 7 and including most of the former Havelte Style. This development lasted approximately 550 years, beginning at about 3400 cal BC and ending...
In 1957 Dr C.C.W.J. Hijszeler excavated the remains of the destroyed megalithic tomb O2 near Mand... more In 1957 Dr C.C.W.J. Hijszeler excavated the remains of the destroyed megalithic tomb O2 near Mander. Apart from a few short notes the results have not been published. In 1995 the provincial archaeologist, A.D. Verlinde, re-excavated the site, in order to locate the destroyed tomb precisely prior to the construction of an oblong earthen mound on the site, and to establish the quality of any remaining evidence. Both authors participated in the excavation. The 1995 excavation enabled the complete reconstruction of the ground plan of the megalithic chamber, due to the discovery of the foundation pit of the eastern end stone, and the elucidation of the character of some sub-recent features recorded in 1957. An unexpected discovery was that of a number of TRB flat graves and of pits with TRB pottery adjacent to the megalithic tomb. The finds from the destroyed hunebed have been sorted and described, but unfortunately not illustrated either as drawings or as photos due to a lack of manpowe...
Tills article reexamines the ground plan and finds from the destroyed hunebed formerly known as D... more Tills article reexamines the ground plan and finds from the destroyed hunebed formerly known as D6e/f, excavated by Van Giffen in 1928. The site is shown to be the remains of a single 4-pair chamber with traces of what is possibly the construction frame preserved around the chamber. The pottery has beenfully resorted. A new catalogue and reconstructions are presented. The history of activity at the site is briefly reconstructed. A brief description of finds from a private collection are included.
The remains of a levelled hunebed with seven pairs of sidestones were excavated during the winter... more The remains of a levelled hunebed with seven pairs of sidestones were excavated during the winter 1969-1970. Almost all structural parts had been removed or destroyed, but the contents of the chamber remained in situ, although fragmented. A large number of (mainly reconstructable) pots, many flint artefacts (arrowheads, bikkels , axes) and amber beads were found. In addition, sherds of an EGK amphora, three Bell Beakers and two Bell Beaker knives indicate later activity. A sherd af a kogelpot dates the destruction of the hunebed to the late 10th or 11th century AD.
Catalogues and databases which are easily accessible to all interested parties regardless of thei... more Catalogues and databases which are easily accessible to all interested parties regardless of their geographical location, occupation, background or purpose, provide a level playing field for research, publication and debate in the archaeology of the bronze age. The establishment of a canon of reliable, illustrated documentation of as many facets of the Bronze Age as are required, is a prerequisite to the future of our understanding of the Bronze Age.
Re-investigations at three hunebedden excavated by A.E. van Giffen in 1918 are described and chan... more Re-investigations at three hunebedden excavated by A.E. van Giffen in 1918 are described and changes to the original conclusions given. O1 is shown to have had a minimum of seven pairs of side stones. The mounds of D40 and D30 are shown to have been constructed in several phases; the primary mounds did not completely cover the chambers. The finds have been re-analysed.
In 1957 Dr C.C.W.J. Hijszeler excavated the remains of the destroyed megalithic tomb O2 near Mand... more In 1957 Dr C.C.W.J. Hijszeler excavated the remains of the destroyed megalithic tomb O2 near Mander. Apart from a few short notes the results have not been published. In 1995 the provincial archaeologist, A.D. Verlinde, re-excavated the site, in order to locate the destroyed tomb precisely prior to the construction of an oblong earthen mound on the site, and to establish the quality of any remaining evidence. Both authors participated in the excavation. The 1995 excavation enabled the complete reconstruction of the ground plan of the megalithic chamber, due to the discovery of the foundation pit of the eastern end stone, and the elucidation of the character of some sub-recent features recorded in 1957. An unexpected discovery was that of a number of TRB flat graves and of pits with TRB pottery adjacent to the megalithic tomb. The finds from the destroyed hunebed have been sorted and described, but unfortunately not illustrated either as drawings or as photos due to a lack of manpowe...
Bronze Age Studies 7 Department of Archaeology NUI Galway, 2007
This is an investigation of the chronology and development of the decorated pottery found in grav... more This is an investigation of the chronology and development of the decorated pottery found in graves of the early bronze age in Ireland.s purpose is to date the pottery and identify the sequence of development of each type with a view to constructing an absolute chronology for use in further research into this period. The pottery belongs to the Bowl, Vase, and Collared and Cordoned Urn Traditions. the early bronze age is defined by the use of this pottery and dated by radiocarbon to 2220 and 1500 BC.
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