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Region: Britain - S. England

A comprehensive survey of the structure and histoy of the elaborate yet mysterious underground shell grotto whose possible historic origins and its creator are hypothesised against earlier theories and current comparative evidence.  Paperback.  36 pages.  In new condition.

Theory & Practice: Conservation

Paperback.  192 pages.  In near new condition.  Cat No 4878

Region: Ireland

The Burren in County Clare contains one of the densest concentrations of archaeological remains in Ireland and the full history and prehistory of this compact region is related.

Region: Caribbean

Sixteen conference papers covering the widest variety of Bermuda's early history published to bring about a greater awareness of the island's archaeology.  Subjects covered include shipwrecks, archaeology of shipbuilding, historic house construction and island cemeteries.  Paperback.

Region: India/Pakistan/Sri Lanka

Attractive large full colour guide to the elaborate outdooor astronomical observatory constructed in 1716 in Jaipur under the direction of Maharajah Jai Singh II with full details, photographs and diagrams of its various large instruments, their design, and their purpose.  56 pages.

Region: Britain - Midlands

A 20-page booklet describing and illustrating the medieval castles of the Mortimer family along the Welsh Marches such as the largely extant castles at Ludlow, St Briavels and Usk and the lesser known ruins such as Clifford, Clun and Wigmore.

Region: Britain - Midlands

Describes the rich history of Ewyas Harold with respect to its Norman castle, and the ruined church at nearby Dulas Court, once the location of the C12th Benedictine priory before relocating to Ewyas around 1140 where excavations took place 2006 to establish its exact location.

Region: Americas

A guide to the artistic styles of the Pacific North West tribes such Tlingit and Haida, the types of objects they decorate - longhouses, blankets, canoes, hats, jewellery, masks and totem poles - followed by analyses of the symbols depicted - bears, beavers, eagles, orcas, salmon, serpents, the s

Region: SE Asia

Northern Sumatra is home to the Batak ethnic group which, in turn, is sub-divided into individual tribal groups each with their own language and cultural identity.

Region: India/Pakistan/Sri Lanka

Large format colour guide to the ruined C5th palace on the huge Sigiriya rock in Sri Lanka as well as the extensive rock frescoes and elaborate water gardens.  Illustrated with excellent colour photographs and site plans.  Paperback.  28 pages.  Good condition.