Don’t Look Up?

Skyscapes and Atlantic Rock Art in Scotland

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  • Kenneth Brophy University of Glasgow

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https://doi.org/10.1558/jsa.27574

Keywords:

forum contribution, skyscapes, Atlantic rock art, Scotland

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Barnett, T., J. Valdez-Tullett, L. M. Bjerkervedt, F. Alexander, S. Jeffrey, G. Robin and M. Hoole, 2021. Prehistoric Rock Art in Scotland: Archaeology, Meaning and Engagement. [Edinburgh]: Historic Environment Scotland [online]. Accessed May 2023, https://www.rockart.scot/resources/downloads/scotlands-rock-art-booklet/

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2024-02-05

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Brophy, K. (2024). Don’t Look Up? Skyscapes and Atlantic Rock Art in Scotland. Journal of Skyscape Archaeology, 9(2), 216-220. https://doi.org/10.1558/jsa.27574