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The Chronicle of Geoffrey le Baker of Swinbroke. Baker was a secular clerk from Swinbroke, now Swinbrook, an Oxfordshire village two miles east of Burford. His Chronicle describes the events of the period 1303-1356: Gaveston, Bannockburn, Boroughbridge, the murder of King Edward II, the Scottish Wars, Sluys, Crécy, the Black Death, Winchelsea and Poitiers. To quote Herbert Bruce 'it possesses a vigorous and characteristic style, and its value for particular events between 1303 and 1356 has been recognised by its editor and by subsequent writers'. The book provides remarkable detail about the events it describes. Baker's text has been augmented with hundreds of notes, including extracts from other contemporary chronicles, such as the Annales Londonienses, Annales Paulini, Murimuth, Lanercost, Avesbury, Guisborough and Froissart to enrich the reader's understanding. The translation takes as its source the 'Chronicon Galfridi le Baker de Swynebroke' published in 1889, edited by Edward Maunde Thompson. Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
Howe, Stromness is in Stromness.
Carbon Date. 420BC. Middle Iron Age Carbon Dates
Report: Sample unspecified from pre-settlement midden, phase 3 at Howe, Stromness [Map], Orkney, Scotland. Coll S P Carter et al.
ID: 2937, C14 ID: GU-1804 Date BP: 2420 +/- 55, Start Date BP: 2365, End BP: 2475
Abstract: Three superimposed thick-walled round buildings.
Reference Name: Glasgow Archaeol J, 11, 1984, 72; I Armit [comment and calibration], Proc Soc Antiq Scot, 121, 1991, 205
Council for British Archaeology (2012) Archaeological Site Index to Radiocarbon Dates from Great Britain and Ireland [data-set]. York: Archaeology Data Service [distributor] https://doi.org/10.5284/1017767
Carbon Date. 405BC. Middle Iron Age Carbon Dates
Report: Sample unspecified from construction of roundhouse rampart, phase 5 at Howe, Stromness [Map], Orkney, Scotland. Coll S P Carter et al.
ID: 2940, C14 ID: GU-1789 Date BP: 2405 +/- 70, Start Date BP: 2335, End BP: 2475
Abstract: Three superimposed thick-walled round buildings.
Reference Name: Glasgow Archaeol J, 11, 1984, 72; I Armit [comment and calibration], Proc Soc Antiq Scot, 121, 1991, 205
Carbon Date. 405BC. Middle Iron Age Carbon Dates
Report: Sample unspecified from lowest silting in well, phase 3 at Howe, Stromness [Map], Orkney, Scotland. Coll S P Carter et al. Comment (subm): sample came from earliest post-Neolithic structure on site.
ID: 2936, C14 ID: GU-1760 Date BP: 2405 +/- 75, Start Date BP: 2330, End BP: 2480
Abstract: Three superimposed thick-walled round buildings.
Reference Name: Glasgow Archaeol J, 11, 1984, 72; I Armit [comment and calibration], Proc Soc Antiq Scot, 121, 1991, 205
Council for British Archaeology (2012) Archaeological Site Index to Radiocarbon Dates from Great Britain and Ireland [data-set]. York: Archaeology Data Service [distributor] https://doi.org/10.5284/1017767
Carbon Date. 380BC. Middle Iron Age Carbon Dates
Report: Bone from skeleton in roundhouse drain, phase 5 at Howe, Stromness [Map], Orkney, Scotland. Coll S P Carter et al.
ID: 2939, C14 ID: GU-1799 Date BP: 2380 +/- 50, Start Date BP: 2330, End BP: 2430
Abstract: Three superimposed thick-walled round buildings.
Reference Name: Glasgow Archaeol J, 11, 1984, 72; I Armit [comment and calibration], Proc Soc Antiq Scot, 121, 1991, 205
Council for British Archaeology (2012) Archaeological Site Index to Radiocarbon Dates from Great Britain and Ireland [data-set]. York: Archaeology Data Service [distributor] https://doi.org/10.5284/1017767
Carbon Date. 305BC. Middle Iron Age Carbon Dates
Report: Sample unspecified from first settlement floor, phase 4 at Howe, Stromness [Map], Orkney, Scotland. Coll S P Carter et al.
ID: 2938, C14 ID: GU-1805 Date BP: 2305 +/- 60, Start Date BP: 2245, End BP: 2365
Abstract: Three superimposed thick-walled round buildings.
Reference Name: Glasgow Archaeol J, 11, 1984, 72; I Armit [comment and calibration], Proc Soc Antiq Scot, 121, 1991, 205
Council for British Archaeology (2012) Archaeological Site Index to Radiocarbon Dates from Great Britain and Ireland [data-set]. York: Archaeology Data Service [distributor] https://doi.org/10.5284/1017767
Carbon Date. 255BC. Middle Iron Age Carbon Dates
Report: Sample unspecified from rampart on east, phase 5/6 at Howe, Stromness [Map], Orkney, Scotland. Coll S P Carter et al.
ID: 2942, C14 ID: GU-1758 Date BP: 2255 +/- 95, Start Date BP: 2160, End BP: 2350
Abstract: Three superimposed thick-walled round buildings.
Reference Name: Glasgow Archaeol J, 11, 1984, 72; I Armit [comment and calibration], Proc Soc Antiq Scot, 121, 1991, 205
Council for British Archaeology (2012) Archaeological Site Index to Radiocarbon Dates from Great Britain and Ireland [data-set]. York: Archaeology Data Service [distributor] https://doi.org/10.5284/1017767
Carbon Date. 200BC. Middle Iron Age Carbon Dates
Report: Sample unspecified from re-use of phase 7 East building, phase 8 at Howe, Stromness [Map], Orkney, Scotland. Coll S P Carter et al. Comment (subm): Too early.
ID: 2948, C14 ID: GU-1756 Date BP: 2200 +/- 70, Start Date BP: 2130, End BP: 2270
Abstract: Three superimposed thick-walled round buildings.
Reference Name: Glasgow Archaeol J, 11, 1984, 72; I Armit [comment and calibration], Proc Soc Antiq Scot, 121, 1991, 205
Council for British Archaeology (2012) Archaeological Site Index to Radiocarbon Dates from Great Britain and Ireland [data-set]. York: Archaeology Data Service [distributor] https://doi.org/10.5284/1017767
All About History Books
The Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough, a canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: "In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
Carbon Date. 70BC. Middle Iron Age Carbon Dates
Report: Sample unspecified from end of main broch village, phase 7 at Howe, Stromness [Map], Orkney, Scotland. Coll S P Carter et al.
ID: 2943, C14 ID: GU-1750 Date BP: 2070 +/- 50, Start Date BP: 2020, End BP: 2120
Abstract: Three superimposed thick-walled round buildings.
Reference Name: Glasgow Archaeol J, 11, 1984, 72; I Armit [comment and calibration], Proc Soc Antiq Scot, 121, 1991, 205
Council for British Archaeology (2012) Archaeological Site Index to Radiocarbon Dates from Great Britain and Ireland [data-set]. York: Archaeology Data Service [distributor] https://doi.org/10.5284/1017767
Carbon Date. 25. Late Iron Age Carbon Dates
Report: Sample unspecified from late burning in broch tower, phase 7 at Howe, Stromness [Map], Orkney, Scotland. Coll S P Carter et al.
ID: 2945, C14 ID: GU-1786 Date BP: 1975 +/- 55, Start Date BP: 1920, End BP: 2030
Abstract: Three superimposed thick-walled round buildings.
Reference Name: Glasgow Archaeol J, 11, 1984, 72; I Armit [comment and calibration], Proc Soc Antiq Scot, 121, 1991, 205
Council for British Archaeology (2012) Archaeological Site Index to Radiocarbon Dates from Great Britain and Ireland [data-set]. York: Archaeology Data Service [distributor] https://doi.org/10.5284/1017767
Radio Carbon Date. Council for British Archaeology (2012) Archaeological Site Index to Radiocarbon Dates from Great Britain and Ireland [data-set]. York: Archaeology Data Service [distributor] https://doi.org/10.5284/1017767
Council for British Archaeology (2012) Archaeological Site Index to Radiocarbon Dates from Great Britain and Ireland [data-set]. York: Archaeology Data Service [distributor] https://doi.org/10.5284/1017767
60. Late Iron Age Carbon Dates
Report: Sample unspecified from ditch fill and rebuilding of west terminal of rampart at Howe, Stromness [Map], Orkney, Scotland. Coll S P Carter et al. Comment (subm): slightly too late.
ID: 2941, C14 ID: GU-1759 Date BP: 1940 +/- 60, Start Date BP: 1880, End BP: 2000
Abstract: Three superimposed thick walled round buildings.
Reference Name: Glasgow Archaeol J, 11, 1984, 72; I Armit [comment and calibration], Proc Soc Antiq Scot, 121, 1991, 205
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Carbon Date. 65. Late Iron Age Carbon Dates
Report: Sample unspecified from early burning in broch tower, phase 7 at Howe, Stromness [Map], Orkney, Scotland. Coll S P Carter et al.
ID: 2944, C14 ID: GU-1788 Date BP: 1935 +/- 55, Start Date BP: 1880, End BP: 1990
Abstract: Three superimposed thick-walled round buildings.
Reference Name: Glasgow Archaeol J, 11, 1984, 72; I Armit [comment and calibration], Proc Soc Antiq Scot, 121, 1991, 205
Council for British Archaeology (2012) Archaeological Site Index to Radiocarbon Dates from Great Britain and Ireland [data-set]. York: Archaeology Data Service [distributor] https://doi.org/10.5284/1017767
Carbon Date. 330. Late Iron Age Carbon Dates
Report: Sample unspecified from workshop floor in NE building, phase 7 at Howe, Stromness [Map], Orkney, Scotland. Coll S P Carter et al.
ID: 2946, C14 ID: GU-1787 Date BP: 1670 +/- 65, Start Date BP: 1605, End BP: 1735
Abstract: Three superimposed thick-walled round buildings.
Reference Name: Glasgow Archaeol J, 11, 1984, 72; I Armit [comment and calibration], Proc Soc Antiq Scot, 121, 1991, 205
Council for British Archaeology (2012) Archaeological Site Index to Radiocarbon Dates from Great Britain and Ireland [data-set]. York: Archaeology Data Service [distributor] https://doi.org/10.5284/1017767
Carbon Date. 435. Late Iron Age Carbon Dates
Report: Sample unspecified from stalled building, phase 8 at Howe, Stromness [Map], Orkney, Scotland. Coll S P Carter et al.
ID: 2947, C14 ID: GU-1749 Date BP: 1565 +/- 45, Start Date BP: 1520, End BP: 1610
Abstract: Three superimposed thick-walled round buildings.
Reference Name: Glasgow Archaeol J, 11, 1984, 72; I Armit [comment and calibration], Proc Soc Antiq Scot, 121, 1991, 205
Council for British Archaeology (2012) Archaeological Site Index to Radiocarbon Dates from Great Britain and Ireland [data-set]. York: Archaeology Data Service [distributor] https://doi.org/10.5284/1017767
Carbon Date. 550. Early Medieval
Report: Sample unspecified from final re-use of phase 7 East building, phase 8 at Howe, Stromness [Map], Orkney, Scotland. Coll S P Carter et al.
ID: 2949, C14 ID: GU-1757 Date BP: 1450 +/- 50, Start Date BP: 1400, End BP: 1500
Abstract: Three superimposed thick-walled round buildings.
Reference Name: Glasgow Archaeol J, 11, 1984, 72; I Armit [comment and calibration], Proc Soc Antiq Scot, 121, 1991, 205
Council for British Archaeology (2012) Archaeological Site Index to Radiocarbon Dates from Great Britain and Ireland [data-set]. York: Archaeology Data Service [distributor] https://doi.org/10.5284/1017767