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Socratic thought in archaeology is a method of critical inquiry that challenges assumptions, promotes deeper exploration, and encourages rigorous reflection about the past. Based on the questioning techniques of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates,
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Often, the key aspect of being able to make progress with regards to researching the past. Is through the application of critical thinking, when it comes to accepting common, or even given understanding and interpretations of what is being explored.
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A complete flint Micro scraper of Mesolithic date (9000 - 3450 BC). The lithic is sub-rectangular in plan and plano-convex in section. The dorsal surface contains one predominant negative scar. The left and right-hand edges have [...]
A complete flint Micro scraper of Mesolithic date (9000 - 3450 BC). The lithic is sub-rectangular in plan and plano-convex in section. The dorsal surface contains two predominant negative scars with corresponding arrises. The left and [...]
A complete Scraper of Mesolithic to Neolithic date (9000-1500 BC). The object is sub-triangular in plan and plano-convex section. The dorsal surface has three predominant negative scars. The proximal end has been blunted, while the [...]
A complete flint Scraper of Mesolithic date (9000-3450 BC). The object is sub-rectangular in plan and concavo-convex in section. The dorsal surface contains two predominant negative scars, the proximal end retains covering cortex and distal end [...]
A complete flint Scraper of Mesolithic date (9000-3450 BC). The object is sub-rectangular in plan and plano-convex in section. The dorsal surface contains three predominant negative scars, the proximal end has been abruptly blunted, the distal [...]
A complete flint Scraper of Mesolithic date (9000-3450 BC). The object is sub-rectangular in plan and plano-convex in section. The dorsal surface contains one negative scar along the right-hand side. The proximal end is abruptly blunted. [...]
A complete Blunted Scraper of Mesolithic date (9000-3450 BC). The object is sub-rectangular in plan and concavo-convex section. The dorsal surface has four predominant negative scars. The proximal and distal ends have been abruptly blunted. [...]
A complete flint Scraper of Mesolithic date (9000-3450 BC). The object is sub-rectangular in plan and plano-convex in section. The dorsal surface contains two predominant negative scars, the proximal and distal ends are abruptly blunted. The [...]
A complete flint Blade of Mesolithic date (9000-3450). The object is sub-rectangular in section and bi-convex in plan. The dorsal surface has four predominant negative scars with corresponding arises. The proximal and distal ends are [...]
A complete flint Microlith of Mesolithic date (9,000-3,450 BC). The object is sub-triangular in plan and bi-convex in section. The dorsal surface contains four predominant negative scars. The proximal end is blunted. The distal end tapers [...]
An incomplete silver Penny of Edward III (AD 1327-1377). Third ‘florin’ coinage, normal type 2. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. London mint. AD 1344-1351.Diameter: 19.29mm, Thickness: 0.65mm, Weight: 1.20gThe coin is [...]
A complete silver Penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307). Class 3e. Long cross reverse with three pellets in each quadrant. Newcastle mint. AD 1280-1281.Diameter: 17.29mm, Thickness: 0.68mm, Weight: 1.26gNorth Vol II, P 28, No 1020 [...]
A complete silver cut Half Penny of William I of Scotland (AD 1165-1214). Phase B, late or posthumous issue, short cross and stars coinage. Voided short cross reverse with six-pointed star in each quadrant. Minted by [...]
A complete copper alloy Roman radiate of Claudius II 270-271 AD. Reece period 13. Reverse type CONSECRATIO depicting alter. Unclear mint.Diameter: 16.44mm, Weight: 1.41g.As Cunetio 2313. [...]
An incomplete copper alloy Jetton of Medieval date (AD 1415-1497) Shield of France type. AVE MARIA GRACIA reverse depicting triple stranded straight cross fleuretty in four arched tressure.Diameter: 28.55mm, Thickness: 0.75mm, Weight: 1.94gThe jetton is missing minor [...]
An incomplete copper alloy Bracelet of Roman date (AD 250-410). The object is bent strip bracelet, one end terminates in an old, abraded break. The opposing end retained the rectangular termina. The upper face of the [...]
An incomplete lead Spindle Whorl of late Medieval to early Post-Medieval date (AD 1500-1600). The object is biconical with a central sub-circular aperture. Both faces have moulded raised repeating pellets with radiating chevrons between.Diameter: 26.10mm, Diameter (perforation): 9.49mm, [...]
A complete copper alloy Buckle of Medieval date (AD 1200-1400). The object is a single loop, sub-ovate (keyhole-shaped) frame, an ornate expanded outer edge with engraved linear design around the sides and outer edge. The [...]
An incomplete copper alloy Sword Belt Fitting, of Post Medieval date (AD 1600-1700). The object is composed of a concavo-convex plate which is oval in plan with opposing projections, the upper being a rounded, the lower [...]
An incomplete Strap Fitting of Late Medieval to Post Medieval date (AD 1500-1700).The object is composed of a flat/rectangular sectioned plate which is an elongated ovoid in plan. The object has lozenge openwork mid-section mirroring the [...]
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