Ian Arthur Colquhoun
Bronze Age swords are my main area of interest. I was the co author of The Bronze Swords of Britain, a catalogue of all the Bronze Age swords found in Britain published in 1988, and am currently a part time postgraduate research student at the University of Durham working on the Irish swords. I have also published in British Archaeological Reports, Northern Archaeology and The Northumbrian Magazine.
Having been involved in archaeology for over thirty years both professionally and as an amateur, I have recently returned full time to the subject and, aside from my research, teach archaeology to adult evening classes for the University of Sunderland. The best part is taking the students on field trips to see some of the wonderful ancient sites which abound in parts of Britain and Ireland. I live in the North East of England, where we have fossilised Bronze Age and Iron Age landscapes and hill forts, stone circles and decorated rock art as well as the better known Hadrian's Wall. I've travelled to many areas of the world, but it is the man made landscape of Britain and Ireland that is closest to my heart.
Latest Articles
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Radiocarbon Dating
The introduction of radiocarbon (C14) dating in the 1950s led to a dramatic change in the way we view prehistory. New developments are providing more surprises.
Oct 27, 2008
- Ian Arthur Colquhoun
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Life Expectancy in Prehistory
Our prehistoric ancestors were lucky to live past their twenties and suffered from hard physical work and recurring ailments.
Oct 24, 2008
- Ian Arthur Colquhoun
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The Tomb of the Eagles
Human bones from a spectacularly sited neolithic tomb on Orkney produced unique information about the rigours of prehistoric life.
Oct 3, 2008
- Ian Arthur Colquhoun
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New Discoveries at Stonehenge
Recent work at Stonehenge has added to our knowledge of this spectacular prehistoric site and surrounding monuments.
Aug 11, 2008
- Ian Arthur Colquhoun
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The Earliest House in Britain
Archaeologists in north east England have excavated a 10,000 year old house, home to mesolithic hunter gatherers who exploited an environment rich in food sources.
Aug 9, 2008
- Ian Arthur Colquhoun
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Cup and Ring Markings
In many upland and coastal areas of England, Scotland and Ireland exposed rocks are decorated with hollowed cup markings surrounded by concentric rings.
Aug 6, 2008
- Ian Arthur Colquhoun
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