Dynamic beach response to changing storminess of Unst, Shetland:implications for landing places exploited by Norse communities
We present major new findings on the stability of Norse landing places on the island of Unst, Shetland, using a combination of geomorphology, OSL dating, fetch analysis, and sediment transport modeling. Islanders needed reliable access to the sea, and exploited sandy beaches as safe landing places....
Published in: | The Journal of Island and Coastal Archaeology |
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Main Authors: | , , , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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2019
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Online Access: | https://risweb.st-andrews.ac.uk/portal/en/researchoutput/dynamic-beach-response-to-changing-storminess-of-unst-shetland(26aed33c-9f85-4af1-8b24-6701b023469c).html https://doi.org/10.1080/15564894.2018.1555193 |