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Dorothy Marshall (archaeologist)
[edit]Dorothy Nairn Marshall honorary fellow, (1900-1992) was a Scottish archaeologist.
Biography/personal life
[edit]youngest of three daughters, father was Dr. John Nairn Marshall, longstanding member of the SocAnt, general practicioner on Isle of Bute, where Dorothy grew up. older sisters left island to pursue careers, dorothy remained home to drive father on rounds, and later care for parents. after death of parents, began to fully engage in own interests, archeology being among them. became an antiquary in 1945. studued at the institute of archeology in London, where she recieved a professional qualification. After this, spent several seasons of excavation in Middle East in Cyprus and then later in Jericho with Dr. Kathleen Kenyon. Marshall was finds recorder for these excavations.[1]
father had been founding member of Buteshire Natural History Society and the Bute Museum, and marshall worked with them. in association with natural hsitory society she ran a Junior Naturalists' Club. additionally, supporter of the Scottish Regional Group of the Council for British Archaeology (now the Council for Scottish Archaeology). involved in the publication of the transactions of the Buteshite Natural History Society, whcih published archeological and historical papers.[1]
Published works
[edit]- Carved Stone Balls, 1979
- the Excavation of the Chambered Cairn at Glenvoidean, Isle of Bute, co-published by isabel D taylor with contributions from J G scott, published 1979
- Excavations at Auchategan, Glendaruel, Argyll, 1980
- history of bute, 1992
Dorothy Marshall Medal
[edit]Dorothy Marshall Medal, named for her, awarded every three years to an individual who has voluntarily made an outstanding contribution to Scottish archeology or related work. first awarded in 1995 to Tam Ward, particularly for his fieldwork around Biggar.
Dorothy Marshall was, in the words of The Times Obituary, “one of the last non-professional archaeologists of international reputation”. Best known locally for her association with the Buteshire Natural History Society and the Coval Archaeological Society, she undertook many projects on Bute, in Argyll, and elsewhere in Scotland, contributing many papers on a variety of Scottish archaeological topics.[2]
- ^ a b "Obituaries: Dorothy Marshall".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Famous Fellows". Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. Retrieved 2024-09-19.