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Excavations near Winchester Cathedral, 1961-1968
This is the same as the earlier edition that reported excavations from 1961-1967, but with an additional thirteen page chapter on the excavation findings of 1968. Paperback. 78 pages. Good condition. Cat No 4914
House for All Seasons: A Guide to the Roman Villa at Brading Isle of Wight
In very good clean condition. Cat No 4836
The Rollright Stones and Their Folklore
Noted archaeologist examines the folklore surrounding the Rollright Stones including the myth that the stones are a petrified army and that the stones forming the King's Men stone circle cannot be enumerated. Illustrated. Includes a bibliography. Paperback. 16 pages.
Edward the Black Prince: The Tomb and Funeral Achievements in Canterbury Cathedral
A guide to the life of the C14th Black Prince and his large elaborate tomb which features not only a life-size effigy but also his iron helm, his lion crest, his gauntlets and his surcoat which are illustrated in colour. Paperback. 24 pages. Good condition. Cat No 4801
Scratch Dials in Gloucestershire
The author explores the purpose of scratch dials weighing up the evidence for, either mass dials (with a detachable gnomon) or sun dials (with a fixed gnomon). He illustrates the variety of such dials found in Gloucestershire and follows this with a lengthy gazetteer of sites.
The Roman Town Calleva Atrebatum at Silchester Hampshire
A comprehensive guide to the individual features of the Roman town - its remaining walls, its mosaics, and the pottery and small artefacts recovered. Includes a fold-out plan of the site. Eight b&w plates. Paperback. 20 pages.
Black Tournai Fonts in England
The first book to give a thorough description and appraisal of the undisputed seven Tournai fonts found in southern England where they had been transported from their manufacturing base in Belgium despite being carved from heavy black carboniferous limestone (incorrectly termed 'marble').
Gloucestershire Turnpike Roads
Twenty-eight archive documents relating to the history of Gloucestershire's turnpike roads reproduced in large format each with detailed descriptions. Paperback. Minor signs of age and one tiny name written on the front cover. Cat No N242