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.

A review of archaeological research arranged chronologically from the early prehistory, through the Iron Age, The Roman period, and the Medieval era with further details on changes to the landscape over time.  Illustrated throughout with colour and b&w photographs.  Paperback.

Contents include - Romano-British Settlement at Charlton Kings; Roman Dymock; Cirencester Abbey; Edward Jenner's Family; Roel Deserted Village; Lock-ups at Cirencester and Bisley. Paperback. 282 pages. Good condition. Cat No 2589

Eighteen essays covering a very wide variety of local history topics from the Cheltenham Manorial Court, via Gloucestershire Spas, to Early Garden Allotments.  Hardback in dustjacket.  288 pages.  New pristine condition.  Cat No 2508