Current Archaeology 212

From prehistory to modern times, CA explores controversy, scandal and success in the archaeological world. We bring you several top notch site reports as well as a case study in conscientious metal-detecting, and News is chock-full of exciting happenings. Chris Catling chimes in with a Diary of topical issues in a new section entitled ‘Sherds’, and, as ever, Editor-in-Chief Andrew Selkirk offers his pithy two cents in the Last Word, target: demystifying Stonehenge. /n /nMESSAGE IN THE STONES : healing power of the bluestones at Stonehenge./nIRON-MASTERS OF THE CALEDONIANS : Ross Murray, Headland Archaeology, reports on the biggest industrial complex ever found in Iron Age Scotland./nTHE HARROGATE HOARD : said to be the most important Viking find in 150 years./nCONWY RIDGE : 160 year old iron tubular bridge built in 1848 by Robert Stephenson./nVERE GORDON CHILDE, was one of the greatest archaeologists of the 20th century: 50 years on. /n /n /nOPINION /nMiles Russell discusses the dangers of archaeo-doublespeak. /n /nODD SOCS /nThe Corrugated Iron Club /n /n /n