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University of New Mexico Dissertation, 2016
The social structure of the British Iron Age has long been seen as enigmatic, especially in the N... more The social structure of the British Iron Age has long been seen as enigmatic, especially in the North of Wales, the Marches, and Northwest of England. An increasing dissatisfaction with models of tribes, chiefdoms, and petty kings has led to the advancement of egalitarian models in the last two decades. This paper moves to further the new model of social organization through heterarchy, but does not entirely discard hierarchical systems. Furthermore, through the examination of excavated examples of hillforts and ethnographic analogy a system of feminine symbolism is proposed in explaining the importance of hillforts. Claims about the indecipherable nature of the Iron Age are firmly refuted and a system of civic organization through ceremonial society is proposed alongside a geographic analysis.
University of Bradford Dissertation, 2017
This project follows a rationale of inquiry based geophysics for implementing new prospective met... more This project follows a rationale of inquiry based geophysics for implementing new prospective methods based on developing trends in research. Upland sites, especially hillforts, are the hallmark of the Iron Age, but their remote locations and difficult conditions have curtailed extensive excavation in the recent past. By understanding potential targets and their value to research agendas archaeogeophysics has the potential to rapidly develop the understanding of prehistoric enclosures and habitation patterns. Electromagnetic induction (EMI) devices are ideal for survey in upland environments as they do not rely on probes or contact with soil. This study compares the outputs of surveys carried out with an EMI device, the CMD Mini-Explorer, against a dual fluxgate gradiometer. Topsoil susceptibility measured with a coincidental loop is also compared.
University of New Mexico Dissertation, 2016
The social structure of the British Iron Age has long been seen as enigmatic, especially in the N... more The social structure of the British Iron Age has long been seen as enigmatic, especially in the North of Wales, the Marches, and Northwest of England. An increasing dissatisfaction with models of tribes, chiefdoms, and petty kings has led to the advancement of egalitarian models in the last two decades. This paper moves to further the new model of social organization through heterarchy, but does not entirely discard hierarchical systems. Furthermore, through the examination of excavated examples of hillforts and ethnographic analogy a system of feminine symbolism is proposed in explaining the importance of hillforts. Claims about the indecipherable nature of the Iron Age are firmly refuted and a system of civic organization through ceremonial society is proposed alongside a geographic analysis.
University of Bradford Dissertation, 2017
This project follows a rationale of inquiry based geophysics for implementing new prospective met... more This project follows a rationale of inquiry based geophysics for implementing new prospective methods based on developing trends in research. Upland sites, especially hillforts, are the hallmark of the Iron Age, but their remote locations and difficult conditions have curtailed extensive excavation in the recent past. By understanding potential targets and their value to research agendas archaeogeophysics has the potential to rapidly develop the understanding of prehistoric enclosures and habitation patterns. Electromagnetic induction (EMI) devices are ideal for survey in upland environments as they do not rely on probes or contact with soil. This study compares the outputs of surveys carried out with an EMI device, the CMD Mini-Explorer, against a dual fluxgate gradiometer. Topsoil susceptibility measured with a coincidental loop is also compared.