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Region: France

Visitor's guide to this historic Breton medieval church whose carved porch is illustrated and described in terms of its figurative iconography, as are its elaborate interior monuments but, most particularly, its detached unique calvary cross which stands in the parish close and displays the most

Region: Eastern Europe

A large and important synthesis of all known archaeological facts relating to the founding and growth of one of the world's leading medieval trading centres from the earliest Norse Rus settlement to its pinnacle during the C17th.

Region: Scandinavia

Monumental work synthesising the research of archaeologists into land use, the development of agriculture and the cultural evidence derived from fieldwork and excavation in Southern Sweden.

Region: Americas

Locally published pocket guide to the complete prehistory of Mexico from the Olmec to the late Mayan.  A thorough summary illustrated with line drawings and b&w photographs of archaeological sites and cultural artefacts.  Paperback.  128 pages.  Good condition.

Region: Britain - Wales

Proceedings of a conference that focussed not only on the specific types of industrial archaeology common in Wales - slate quarries, coal mines, ironworks, gold mines, limekilns, tinplate works and corn mills - but also on the challenges faced by authorities responsible for their preservation and

Theory & Practice: Buildings

In this issue:  Early castle keeps in England; C13th Bohemian castles; the archaeology of D-day launch sites; WWII Maginot defences in the alpes-maritime.  Large format paperback.  64 pages.  Good clean condition.  Cat No 3516

Theory & Practice: Conservation

Attractive illustrated record of conservation projects undertaken in recent years by architect craft builders Herbert Read Ltd - Berkeley Castle, National Maritime Museum, Hampton Court, Stokesay Castle, etc.  Paperback.  48 pages.  Lacks slip-case, otherwise new condition.

Region: Spain/Portugal

Enormous inventory of every conceivable historic building and architectural feature, both external and internal, recorded from across the Catalonian municipality of Castellar del Vallés - houses, farms, mills, churches,  castles, doors, windows, chimneys, finials, iron work, street furniture

Theory & Practice: Conservation

Catalogue of projects in member countries designated for conservation efforts with the focus on buildings and structures of industrial heritage importance.  Each project is described and illustrated.  Large format paperback.  96 pages.  Good clean condition. Cat No n63

Region: Americas

A comprehensive introduction to the complex culture of the pre-Hispanic Maya of the Yucatan peninsular by one of Mexico's leading authorities.  English edition of a classic work. Paperback.  96 pages.  Illustrated.  Good clean condition.  Cat No 3387