Concise Oxford Dictionary of Archaeology (401 page)

A field scarp, usually produced by ploughing, in the form of a small-scale terracing effect visible particularly in ancient field systems where there has been an accumulation of soil against an obstruction such as a field boundary. See also
STRIP LYNCHETS
.

 
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A kind of axe made from an antler stem and tine, the end of which has been bevelled to form a sharp edge. Of early Mesolithic date and possibly used as a pole-axe.

 
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Fine colour-coated cups and beakers with rough-cast appliqué or rusticated decoration. Made at Lyon in France, and imported to other parts of the Roman empire (mainly for military markets) from
c.
ad 43 through to
c.
ad 70.

 
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The ancient Egyptian goddess of truth and order, whose symbol was the ostrich feather. She represented order, balance, correct attitudes and thinking, morality, and justice. She was a goddess of the underworld, sitting in judgement over the souls of the dead in the Judgment Hall of Osiris. The power of Maat was said to regulate the seasons, the movement of the stars, and the relations between men and the gods. Maat is a very ancient goddess and was found in the boat of Ra as it rose above the waters of the abyss of Nu on the first day.

 
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King of Scotland from ad 1040. Born
c.
1005, son of a daughter of Malcolm II and Finlaec, mormaer of Moray. Married Gruoch, granddaughter of Kenneth III. Killed in ad 1057, aged
c.
52, having reigned seventeen years.

 
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A club-like instrument with a perforated stone or metal head attached to a wooden or metal haft that was used as a weapon or ceremonial item. In medieval times, maces were made of iron and used for breaking defensive armour with a crushing blow.

 
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