Find out about the treasures found beneath Falkirk. These date back to the Mesolithic era and include Iron Age and Roman artefacts!
By Steffany McGeachin, Hidden Heritage Online: Ancient Falkirk volunteer.
With thanks to Sabine Hellmann.
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- References & Bibliography
- Image. “The Kelpies at the Helix, Falkirk.” 2014. Steven Straiton. Wikimedia Commons. Public Domain.
- Image. “Scotland, Falkirk Wheel.” 2007. Gernot Keller. Wikimedia Commons. Public Domain.
- Image. “Inveravon Shell Midden.” 1979. P08326. Tom Astbury. Falkirk Archive. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.
- Image. “Scraper – Chert.” 1994. 1999-046-004. Photographer unknown. Falkirk Museum. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.
- Image. “Blade.” 1972. 1972-018-001. Photographer unknown. Falkirk Museum. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.
- Image. “Arrowhead; barb and tang.” 1972. 1972-010-001. Photographer unknown. Falkirk Museum. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.
- Image. “Coin.” 1999. 1999-004-039. Photographer unknown. Falkirk Museum. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.
- Image. “Samian; decorated.” 2004. 2004-004-003. Photographer unknown. Falkirk Museum. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.
- Image. “Hypocaust; Roman Bath House, Falkirk.” 1980. P09731. Tom Astbury. Falkirk Archive. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.
- Image. “Glass; vessel.” 1975. 1975-023-002. Photographer unknown. Falkirk Museum. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.
- Image. “whorl; spindle.” 1920? 1972? 1972-069-648. Photographer unknown. Falkirk Museum. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.
- Image. “The Bridgeness Roman Distance Slab.” Wikimedia Commons. Public Domain.
- Image. “Granary, Rough Castle.” 1904. P02049. Photographer unknown. Falkirk Archive. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.
- Image. “Torwood Broch, showing entrance lintel and interior.” 1980. P09754. Tom Astbury. Falkirk Archive. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.
- Image. “Strap end.” 1984? 1984-036-021. Photographer unknown. Falkirk Museum. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.
- Image. “Bracelet.” 1984? 1984-036-023. Photographer unknown. Falkirk Museum. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.
- Image. “Pommel.” 1984? 1984-036-024. Photographer unknown. Falkirk Museum. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.
- Image. “Blackness Castle.” 1976. P07318. Falkirk District Council. Falkirk Archive. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.
- Image. “Key.” 2001? 2001-046-197. Photographer unknown. Falkirk Museum. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.
- Image. “Crucifix.” 1999? 1999-004-001. Photographer unknown. Falkirk Museum. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.
- Image. “Maddiston school.” C.1905. P12905. Photographer unknown. Falkirk Archive. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.
- Image. “Grangemouth masonic hall.” C.1930. P16646. Photographer unknown. Falkirk Archive. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.
- Image. “Inchyra farm old Polmont.” 1880s. P16088. Photographer unknown. Falkirk Archive. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.
- Image. “Grangemouth masonic hall.” C.1930. P16646. Photographer unknown. Falkirk Archive. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.
- Image. “Procession along grahams road, Falkirk.” c.1900. P03727. Photographer unknown. Falkirk Archive. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.
- Image. “Carronhall colliery.” c.1940. P17263. Photographer unknown. Falkirk Archive. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.
- Image. “Kinneil House.” 1980. P10218. Tom Astbury. Falkirk Archive. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.
- Image. “High flats in Callandar Park, Falkirk.” 1980. P12057. Tom Astbury. Falkirk Archive. From Falkirk Council, collection managed by Falkirk Community Trust.
- All other images, graphics and footage either in the public domain (Wikimedia Commons) or by Steffany McGeachin.
