Roman Britain and Where to Find It


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An illustrated history of the best Roman sites and artefacts to be found in Britain, for anyone wanting to discover the Roman past.




A Guide to the Roman Remains in Britain


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This handbook to Britain's Roman heritage is aimed at the non-specialist reader, and provides comprehensive coverage of the visible remains of Roman Britain. Descriptions are accompanied by site plans and access details, ranging from the Roman bridge at Swainshill to the marching camps at Troutbeck in Cumbria.




Beyond the Empire


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Though Scotland was never successfully conquered by the Roman Empire, the lands north of Hadrian's Wall nonetheless include many Roman sites that bear witness to Rome's attempts to impose her will over the whole of Britain. Beyond the Empire offers a complete listing of all 330 known Roman sites in Scotland, including location maps, details of notable archaeological finds, what is visible on the ground, and how to visit them.A complete guide to the hidden remains of the Roman Empire in Scotland.Will be of great interest to all historians, archaeologists and anyone curious about Scotland's role in, and beyond the Roman Empire.Gives a complete listing of all 330 known Roman sites in Scotland.Superbly illustrated with 150 colour photographs and 100 colour maps.Andrew Tibbs is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland




A Guide to the Roman Remains in Britain


Book Description

Aimed at the non-specialist reader, this guide provides comprehensive coverage of the visible remains of Roman Britain. More than 250 sites are described, including 12 new to this revised edition, each of which is accompanied by site plans and access details. They range from the settlement of Chysauster at Land's End to Normandykes camp in the north of Scotland.







The Oxford Handbook of Roman Britain


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This book provides a twenty-first century perspective on Roman Britain, combining current approaches with the wealth of archaeological material from the province. This volume introduces the history of research into the province and the cultural changes at the beginning and end of the Roman period. The majority of the chapters are thematic, dealing with issues relating to the people of the province, their identities and ways of life. Further chapters consider the characteristics of the province they lived in, such as the economy, and settlement patterns. This Handbook reflects the new approaches being developed in Roman archaeology, and demonstrates why the study of Roman Britain has become one of the most dynamic areas of archaeology. The book will be useful for academics and students interested in Roman Britain.




Artefacts in Roman Britain


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Helps the student understand the numerous artefacts from Roman Britain and what they reveal about life in the province.




Iron Age Communities in Britain


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Since its first publication in 1971, Barry Cunliffe's monumental survey has established itself as a classic of British archaeology. This fully revised fourth edition maintains the qualities of the earlier editions, whilst taking into account the significant developments that have moulded the discipline in recent years. Barry Cunliffe here incorporates new theoretical approaches, technological advances and a range of new sites and finds, ensuring that Iron Age Communities in Britain remains the definitive guide to the subject.