Highland Archaeological Research Framework

Welcome to our new online resource providing a chronological overview of the heritage of the Highlands. The framework highlights key research questions and recommendations to inform future work and showcases the amazing discoveries in the region with over 70 case studies.

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The Highland Archaeology Research Framework (HighARF) is the culmination of a three year project led by Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH) and supported by the Highland Council to create a regional research framework for the Highland region. The project was funded by Historic Environment Scotland and supported by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.

1. Introduction

An introduction to the Highland Archaeological Research Framework including Datasheets, Abbreviations and Glossary.

2. Sources

This chapter presents an overview of major sources available for researching Highland heritage.

3. Land and Environment

This chapter discusses the landscape and environment of the Highlands.

4. Palaeolithic and Mesolithic

5. Neolithic

6. Chalcolithic and Bronze Age

7. Iron Age

8. Early Medieval

9. Medieval

10. Post Medieval

Bibliography

Case Studies

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