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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.
Heraclea Lynkestis
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
Cleeve Hill - Ramblers' Map No 2 - Scale 1:25,000
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
Die römischen Straßen und Meilensteine in Raetien
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.
Carn Euny
Official guide to this Iron Age settlement in Penwith, Cornwall. Booklet. 20 pages. New condition. Cat No 2519
Epidauros
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
Caping: Modesty Disc
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
Beneath the Stonebow Centre: 2000 Years of Lincoln's History
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
Carpet and Carpet Products of Turkmenistan
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.
Salagon. Prieuré médiéval,conservatoire ethnologique de la Haute-Provence
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.