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Dorothy Marshall (archaeologist)
Dorothy Nairn Marshall FSAScot (1900-1992) was a Scottish archaeologist. She is known for her archaeological work in Scotland, particularly on the Isle of Isle of Bute, Bute and Argyll. Early life Marshall was the youngest of three daughters. Her father, Dr. John Nairn Marshall, was a longstanding member of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and a general practitioner on Isle of Bute, where Dorothy grew up. While Marshall's older sisters left the island to pursue careers, Marshall remained at home to drive her father on rounds, and to later assist in caring for her parents. After death of parents Marshall began to fully engage in her own interests, archaeology being among them. She became an antiquarian in 1945, and went on to study at the UCL Institute of Archaeology, Institute of Archaeology in London, where she received professional qualifications. After this, she spent several seasons of excavation in Middle East in Cyprus and then later in Jericho with Kathleen Kenyon, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FSAScot
The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is the senior antiquarian body of Scotland, with its headquarters in the National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh. The Society's aim is to promote the cultural heritage of Scotland. The usual style of post-nominal letters for fellows is FSAScot. History The Society is the oldest antiquarian society in Scotland, and the second-oldest in Britain after the Society of Antiquaries of London. Founded by David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan on 18 December 1780, John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, the former prime minister, was elected the first President. It was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1783, in the same year as the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and in their early years both societies shared accommodation on George Street and in the Royal Institution building on The Mound. Members of the Society collected artefacts of interest to Scottish history and culture from its foundation, and soon the Society developed a sizeable collecti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
