This is a compilation of the observations made on ancient British Lake-Dwellings after various explorations. The main goal was to present a record of some phenomenal discoveries made in southwest Scotland by the department of Archeology. It is a well-structured work, easily comprehensible by general readers.
Contents include:
Introductory
Notices, Historical and Descriptive, of Scottish Lake-dwellings Previous to the Year 1878
Report of the Discovery and Examination of a Crannog at Lochlee, Tarbolton, Ayrshire
Subsequent Researches and Discoveries at Friar's Carse, Lochspouts, Barhapple, and Buston
General Observations on the Classification, Geographical Distribution, Structure, and Age of Ancient Scottish Lake-dwellings
Remains of Lake-dwellings in England