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The church of All Saints at Brixworth, dating from the eighth century, is a building of outstanding importance and it has been the subject of archaeological study since 1972. This volume is the meticulously detailed report of that 40-year-long project.

Launched by Historic England and Ecclesiastical, the History of England in 100 Places project called on the public to nominate sites that have played a crucial role in the nation’s science, industry, arts and culture. The final list, selected by a team of judges including Tanni Grey-Tompson, Monica Ali, Mary Beard and Tristram Hunt, includes both familiar landmarks such as Stonehenge and St Paul’s, and lesser-known but crucially important places such as the ICI research laboratory in Widnes.

Roman glass from sites in Scotland north of Hadrian’s Wall is a key material for studying the impact of Rome on Iron Age Scotland. Although only fragments remain – the complete conical jug from Turriff is a rare find – they are evidence of prestigious objects, symbolic of an elite’s privileged lifestyle, wealth and power. This volume presents a scholarly, meticulously detailed study of all such glass found on indigenous sites and dating from 1 to 400 CE.

Nam C Kim explores the origins of civilization in the Red River Delta of Vietnam and, in particular, the Co Loa settlement which was once the political capital of an ancient culture.

By studying the fragments of myth and ritual that have survived through Britain’s oral tradition, Tolstoy attempts to explain the human story behind the mysterious stones of Stonehenge. Reconstructing the significant aspects of British pagan ideology from the pre-Roman era, and studying the material remains of this lost civilization, Tolstoy presents Stonehenge as the ancient people’s ‘sacred centre’, where the birth, death and eventual rebirth of their island was celebrated.

These eleven papers concentrate on ecclesiastical architecture, with topics including evidence of early Christian monuments, Ewenny Priory, Llandaff Cathedral and the cloister arcade at Tintern Abbey.

From the earliest prehistoric remains dating back some 800,000 years, to recent archaeological sites such as nuclear bunkers and industrial landscapes, Jonathan Easton provides a very accessible introduction to the archaeological history of Britain. Designed to inspire readers to explore further, the book includes case studies illuminating each chronological era, and is based on a wide and up-to-date range of evidence, including genetics, landscape studies, inscriptions, artefacts and historical sources.

Natural springs were revered by Devon's Celtic and early Christian inhabitants as places of healing and spirituality. Local place names give clues to their locations and many in fact still exist, hidden among modern town developments or in remote and neglected rural spots. This book explores the history of sacred wells in the county and seeks out over 90 surviving examples, with location photographs and notes on how to find them.

The coast of South Devon has been a hazard to shipping since the earliest times; the protruding western stretch in particular catching out sailors in poor visibility or bad weather. This guide to the coast's maritime history is aimed at the walker of the coastal trail, each of the shipwrecks explored having taken place within sight of the cliffs, from Bronze Age traders to vessels of the Second World War.

From the remains of primitive boats of uncertain date to 18th-century trading ships and vessels of the Second World War, there are hundreds of wrecks around England's coast bearing testament to the importance of shipping in the nation's history. This illustrated study assesses the factors that have led to maritime disasters over the centuries and provides an insight into naval archaeology and the role of English Heritage in the protection of historic wreck sites.

This monograph demonstrates how examination of the construction materials and historical development of Bowhill, a late medieval house near Exeter, were used inform a repair programme, 1977-1995.

Surveying archaeological researches in Palestine during the 20th century, this study examines the organization of domestic space and artefacts, assessing its contribution to our understanding of Bronze Age use of architectural space. No jacket.