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The South Saxons
A large commemorative volume of ten essays by archaeologists and historians celebrating the heritage and material culture of the Sussex Saxons before the Norman invasion. Hardback. 262 pages. In a slightly worn dustjacket, otherwise in good condition. Cat No 4960
The Saxon Sanctuary: St Peter's Wootton Wawen Warwickshire
Using a wide range of documentary records, archives and surveys of fields and buildings this exhibition accompaniment records the prehistoric and historic evolution of a Warwickshire parish, including its Saxon minster foundation.
The Sutton Hoo Ship-Burial - Recent Theories and Some Comments on General Interpretation
Following the end of WWII.
A Corpus of Wheel-Thrown Pottery in Anglo-Saxon Graves
An introduction to the bottles, jugs, bowls and jars recovered from Anglo-Saxon graves in England with comparisons made to similar continental grave goods. A discussion regarding date, function, decoration and technical analysis follows.
The Priory Church of St Mary at Deerhurst
A colour guide to the church of Deerhurst whose unique Saxon features are described and illustrated in excellent colour photographs. Paperback. 16 pages.
Anglo-Saxon Burials in the Middle Thames plus Pottery Supplement
One of this noted local historian's earliest publications describing all known Anglo-Saxon burial and inhumation sites along the Thames valley between Reading and Windsor. Illustrated with drawings and b&w photographs.
Bulletin of the Sutton Hoo Research Committee, No 3
This issue includes articles on the results of fieldwalking and metal detecting surveys around the mound site; a re-evaluation of pre-Saxon finds in Sutton Hoo contexts; and a documentary survey focussing on heathen place-names in the Deben Valley. Illustrated with site plans and maps.
Saxon Southampton: The Archaeology and History of the Port called Hamwih
A report on several urban rescue excavations that provided the opportunity to reveal the Saxon port that preceded the development of the city of Southampton. Illustrated with site plans and four b&w plates showing recovered Saxon coins and bone combs. Paperback. 22 pages.
Cuddesdon and Dorchester-on-Thames: Two Early Saxon 'Princely' Sites in Wessex
Postulates the presence of a West Saxon royal centre in the Upper Thames valley using the finds recovered in the C19th from two Saxon burial sites at Cuddesdon and Dorchester as evidence.
Anglo-Saxon Sculptures at Deerhurst
Text of a lecture given to explore the notable Anglo-Saxon sculptures in one of England's most remarkable survivals, namely the beast head label stop ends, the carved virgin, and the spiral decorated pre-Norman font with its ornamental base. Ilustrated. Paperback. 32 pages.
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