event · evt_bi_adabrock_hoard_deposition
Deposition of the Adabrock hoard
A mixed hoard including tools, ornaments and a continental-associated vessel fragment was deposited on Lewis.
What is the evidence?
observation
A mixed hoard including tools, ornaments and a continental-associated vessel fragment was deposited on Lewis.observed evidence
A mixed hoard including tools, ornaments and a continental-associated vessel fragment was deposited on Lewis.The hoard evidences northern object circulation and selective accumulation. Continental affinity does not identify a migrant group or direct voyage, and the depositional motive remains uncertain.
Inspect the sources →Review and provenance
Specialist reviewer: not recorded. Review date: not recorded.
Dataset workflow: proposed. This is separate from specialist review.
Confidence describes the stated assessment; it does not certify expert approval. How review works.
Chronology
Dating intervals may describe uncertainty or phases; their width alone does not establish event duration.
1000 BCE–800 BCE
Precision: typological range
Chronology model: regionally resolved positive bce
moderatePositive BCE integers are used; the larger value is earlier. The range preserves archaeological and calibration uncertainty. The hoard evidences northern object circulation and selective accumulation. Continental affinity does not identify a migrant group or direct voyage, and the depositional motive remains uncertain.
- supports · dates
Adabrock Late Bronze Age hoard synthesis — Scottish Archaeological Research Framework (2012)Notes the Adabrock hoard's tools, ornaments, amber, glass and fragment of a continental sheet-metal vessel.
Locator: Section 1.2.2, Adabrock hoard caption and discussion
Interpretation and caveats
The hoard evidences northern object circulation and selective accumulation. Continental affinity does not identify a migrant group or direct voyage, and the depositional motive remains uncertain.
Event context
Classification
Event type: metalwork hoard deposition
Evidence layer: archaeological
Timeline role: regional core
People and places
Locations: Adabrock hoard, Scottish Highlands and islands archaeological search region
Affected entities: Adabrock hoard, Scottish Highlands and islands archaeological search region
Why it matters to the timeline
This regional-core event adds Highlands and islands metalwork, exchange and hoard evidence.
Research notes
- Notes the Adabrock hoard's tools, ornaments, amber, glass and fragment of a continental sheet-metal vessel. Role: provides evidence and date. Locator: Section 1.2.2, Adabrock hoard caption and discussion.
Evidence and sources
- supports · provides evidence and date
Adabrock Late Bronze Age hoard synthesis — Scottish Archaeological Research Framework (2012)Notes the Adabrock hoard's tools, ornaments, amber, glass and fragment of a continental sheet-metal vessel.
Locator: Section 1.2.2, Adabrock hoard caption and discussion