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Excavation photograph. Outer circular wall. Originals (4 copies) stored in PRINT ROOM.
A 53270
Description Excavation photograph. Outer circular wall. Originals (4 copies) stored in PRINT ROOM.
Date 1892
Collection Records of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland
Catalogue Number A 53270
Category Photographs and Off-line Digital Images
Copies SC 356530
Scope and Content Outer wall of broch at Keiss, Caithness, during the course of excavation by Sir Francis Tress Barry in 1890 This is one of some 30 archaeological sites excavated by Sir Francis Tress Barry (1825-1907) in Caithness between 1890 and 1906. The broch at Keiss was within sight of Barry's home at Keiss Castle and was one of the first sites he uncovered. Barry did not claim to be an archaeologist and admitted that his knowledge was drawn from his experience managing copper mines in Portugal. His excavation techniques would be frowned on now, but involved digging trenches to expose walls and structures. Sir Francis Tress Barry was MP for Windsor, Berkshire between 1890 and 1906. He had enjoyed a distinguished diplomatic and business career, and began to take an active interest in archaeology after his purchase of Keiss Castle, Caithness in 1890. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
External Reference SAS 187/No. 13
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