Desk Based Assessment

Date May 2013

Event ID 1023600

Category Recording

Type Desk Based Assessment

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1023600

NN 15752 08442 (Canmore ID: 320140) Following a review of the current record for Tinker’s Heart by Archaeology Scotland, a desk-based assessment was carried out, 1–31 May 2013, on the evidence of Gypsy Travellers in Scotland. The study identified 26 sites associated with Gypsy Travellers in Scotland, which were categorised as follows: six sites of

etymological origins; six camp sites; one settlement; four Wish Trees or Rag Wells; two commemorative monuments; and one historical residence. The study also identified 32 currently registered Gypsy Traveller sites across Scotland.

Archive and report: HES (intended)

Funder: HLF and HES

Ian Hill – Heritage and Archaeological Research Practice Ltd (HARP)

(Source: DES, Volume 17)