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The Ancient British
A broad, thorough and comprehensive survey of the social history and structure of Britons from the Neolithic to the Roman invasion with reference to a huge number of prehistoric monuments and excavation reports in Great Britain and Ireland.
A Portrait of Roman Britain
The Romans occupied Britain for almost four hundred years, and although their influence is still all around us only a small proportion of the effect that the Romans had on the landscape of Britain is evident.
Brooke Church Rutland with Notes on Elizabethan Church-Building
Discusses the C16th reconstruction and extension of an earlier church with reference to its fabric, internal furnishings and extant documentary evidence from the Elizabethan period, a time less well documented than some others.
A Catalogue of British and Irish Prehistoric Bronzes in the Royal Ontario Museum
A catalogue of the surprisingly large collection of British and Irish Bronze Age weapons held by the Ontario Museum and purchased over several years in the early C20th from antiquities dealers, collectors and go-betweens. Well represented are axes, palstaves, spearheads, knives and swords.
Roman Forts: An Illustrated Introduction to the Garrison Posts of Roman Britian
During the four centuries of the Roman occupation of Britain the structure and needs of the army changed constantly.
Portable Antiquities Scheme 2001/02-2002/03
Not only an illustrated catalogue of the most impressive small finds reported to the Portable Antiquities Scheme, but also an overview of the positive role played by detectorists and associated media coverage. Large format paperback. Very good condition. Cat No 3242
Early Medieval Sculpture in Britain and Ireland
Seven conference papers on early Christian crosses and other early medieval inscribed stones from Northern Britain and Ireland. Large format paperback. 198 pages. 97 illustrations. Extensive Bibliographies. Spotting to first and last pages, otherwise good condition.
Endangered Domains
A list of sixty-three stately homes, mansions and manor houses under threat of abandonment or dereliction. Each is illustrated and its history, current status and likely future described with suggestions for preservation. Paperback. 48 pages. Near new condition.
Archaeology in British Towns from the Emperor Claudius to the Black Death
Examines the work of the urban archaeologist taking a close look at the increasingly sophisticated archaeological techniques employed.
Archaeology in National Parks
Papers of a workshop designed to bring together those most concerned with archaeology in the National Parks and to discuss the problems of archaeological management and approaches to archaeological conservation. 68 pages. New condition. Cat No 2133