Vikkng Unst Project - Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
What type of Settlement was discovered at Old Scatness?
A
An untraditional one, no long houses etc
2
Q
Why may evidence be lacking from Old Scatness?
A
During the 70’s a lot of the site was bulldozed to create a road
3
Q
What artefacts are present at Old Scatness?
A
Both Pictish and Viking in the same context
4
Q
Where may some have the N Isles settlers come from, and where is the evidence for this?
A
May have been political dissidents from Scandinavia recorded in Heinkringla
5
Q
How many Longhouses are recorded on Unst?
A
~60
6
Q
How long lived are the Unst settlements?
A
Very long lived, between 200-300 years of settlement
7
Q
What activities are recorded to have taken place on Unst?
A
Fishing, farming etc
