Prehistoric Woodworking: The Analysis and Interpretation of Bronze and Iron Age Toolmarks

by Rob Sands

Overview

Rob Sands explores the evidence left by the use of axes on wooden beams and tools found in waterlogged archaeological sites dating over 2000 years old. A toolmark can not only inform the archaeologist about the implement used, but also provides evidence of building and artifact construction methods and labor patterns. Examples come from the author’s work at Oakbank Crannog in Scotland. The volume examines the methods of recording, techniques of analysis and implications of this unusual form of evidence.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781315422039
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/16/2016
Series:	UCL Institute of Archaeology Publications
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Rob Sands

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Potential of Toolmark Signatures; Chapter 2 Past Commentaries on Toolmarks; Chapter 3 Toolmark Recording; Chapter 4 Computer Analysis; Chapter 5 Oakbank Crannog; Chapter 6 Wooden Material at Oakbank Crannog; Chapter 7 The Toolmarks at Oakbank Crannog; Chapter 8 The Results of the Case Study; Chapter 9 Comparing Axemarks to Known Tool Finds; Chapter 10 The Use of Toolmark Results and Dendrochronology; Chapter 11 The Potential Realised?;