“The Norse house laid bare at Jarlshof in 1934 was the first of its kind to be discovered in Britain, Built originally in the early ninth century, it underwent enlargement at both ends. In its original form it measured about 70 feet long by 20 feet in greatest breadth. It was built carefully of compacted earth, faced outside and inside with drystone masonry; the angles were rounded.”
Simpson offers a comprehensive survey of the ruined monuments of Scotland. Fully illustrated with plans and views, it is a guide to those are attracted to the visible memorials of Scotland's romantic past.
Author: W. Douglass Simpson
Title: The Ancient Stones of Scotland
Edition: Second edition
Published: London: Robert Hale, 1968
Physical Description: Hardcover; Octavo; 256p
Condition: Good condition dust jacket with edge wear, light chipping, and toning—in new protector. Boards and spines clean with edge wear, bumping to corners, and crushing at spine ends. Binding sturdy and square. Pages toned.
Comments: Very nice copy
