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Region: Britain

During the four centuries of the Roman occupation of Britain the structure and needs of the army changed constantly.

Region: Eastern Europe

Pocket guide to the ancient Greek city of Heraclea Lyncestis (now in the Republic of North Macedonia) founded by Philip II of Macedon and later an important Byzantine episcopal centre whose excavated basilicas still retain remarkable early Christian mosaics.  24 page booklet.  Illustrat

Region: Britain - S. England

Large scale ordnance survey walkers map showing waymarked footpaths and bridleways.  The region covered is rich in ancient monuments including the noted Neolithic long barrow. Belas Knap, which is also featured in a drawing on the map cover.   Good condition.  Cat No 2753

Region: Germany/Switzerland/Austria

A detailed survey of Roman roads and inscribed milestones that cross the former province of Raetia now on the present-day German-Swiss border.  Paperback.

Region: Britain - W. England

Official guide to this Iron Age settlement in Penwith, Cornwall.  Booklet.  20 pages.  New condition.  Cat No 2519

Region: Greece

The first extensive study in English of this important C4th BC site.  Its temple, sanctuary, stadium, theatre and thymele platform are all conisdered within the context of their function in ceremonies and rituals.  Hardback.  98 pages.  Slight wear to dustjacket otherwise inte

Region: SE Asia

An extraordinarily comprehensive catalogue of more than 200 Capings held by the National Museum in Kuala Lumpur.  Each is illustrated by a b&w photograph with a lengthy detailed description of form and decoration.  Capings are heart shaped modesty discs worn by small children to hid

Region: Britain - East Anglia

24 page booklet documenting the archaeology recovered during the redevelopment and construction of the Stonebow shopping Centre.  Published by the Friends of Lincoln Archaeological Research & Excavation.  New condition.  Cat No 2122

Region: Central Asia

A large catalogue of carpets and carpet articles from the collection of the Turkmen State Museum of Art. 139 items illustrated in full colour with captions in Turkmen, Russian and English. Four page tri-lingual introductory essay on Turkmen carpets, saddle rugs, carpet bags etc. Hardback.

Region: France

A guide to the ancient Benedictine priory in the Southern Alps which houses a fine Romanesque church and an ethnographic museum. Also covers other medieval buildings and fortifications in the vicinity. 104 pages. Many illustrations, plans and maps. Text in French. Paperback.