Archaeology in British Towns: From the Emperor Claudius to the Black Death / Edition 1

by Patrick Ottaway

Overview

Over the last twenty-five years archaeology has revolutionised our knowledge of the early history of British towns. Based on his day-to-day involvement in urban archaeology, Patrick Ottaway reviews the important discoveries and research themes of this period, and considers how long-term urban research projects have revealed new information about towns and the lives of their inhabitants. The work of the urban archaeologist is examined in close detail, and attention is given to the critical problems of preserving our urban past, especially when the interests of archaeology and property development clash.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415000680
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/17/1992
Pages:	266
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Patrick Ottaway

Table of Contents

List of illustrations; Preface; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations and dates; 1. Archaeology in towns 2. Urban archaeologists at work 3. Early Roman towns 4. Late Roman towns 5. Anglo-Saxon towns 6. Medieval Towns 7. Postscript - presenting the past to the public; Notes; Bibliography; Index

Editorial Reviews

A paper edition of the 1992 publication reviewing the discoveries and research themes of urban archaeologists in Britain over the past quarter of a century. Also examines the increasingly sophisticated techniques involved in excavating urban sites, and includes two case studies in which archaeologists and property developers have been at odds. Well illustrated in black and white, including ample maps. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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