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Archaeology in Hertfordshire : Recent Research by Kris Lockyear (2015, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHertfordshire Publications
ISBN-101909291420
ISBN-139781909291423
eBay Product ID (ePID)210320852
Product Key Features
Number of Pages384 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameArchaeology in Hertfordshire : Recent Research
Publication Year2015
SubjectArchaeology, Ancient / General, Historical Geography, Research
TypeNot Available
AuthorKris Lockyear
Subject AreaReference, Social Science, History
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight25.8 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
SynopsisCelebrating the rich heritage of archaeology and of archaeological research in Hertfordshire, the 15 papers collected in this work focus on various aspects of the region, including the Neolithic to the post-Medieval periods, and include a report on the important excavations at the formative henge at Norton. Several chapters focus new attention on the Iron Age and Roman periods, both from a landscape perspective and through detailed studies of artefacts, while a discussion of the rare early Saxon material recently excavated at Watton at Stone makes a vital contribution to the existing corpus of knowledge about this little-understood period. All of the papers in the volume focus on the local scene with an understanding of wider issues in each period and as a result, the papers are of importance beyond the boundaries of the county and will be of interest to scholars with wide-ranging interests., Hertfordshire has a rich heritage of archaeology and of archaeological research. The Iron Age remains at St Albans, Wheathampstead and Braughing art well-known, as are the Roman town of Verulamium and the villa sites at Lockleys, Dicker Mead and Park Street, The heritage of other periods is less well-known, although recent research, originally by local groups such as the Welwyn Archaeological Society and more recently by professional field units in advance of development, is filling in the gaps. This volume celebrates the dose collaboration of professional archaeologists and highly skilled avocational groups that it a hallmark of archaeology in Hertfordshire. It grew out of a conference organised by Welwyn Archaeological Society to recognise the achievement of its founder. Tony Rook, on his eightieth birthday. The fifteen papers focus on various aspects of the archaeology of Herefordshire, from the Neolithic to the post-Medieval periods, and include a report on the important excavations at Norton. Several chapters focus new attention on the Iron Age and Roman periods, both from a landscape perspective and through detailed studies of artefacts, whilst a discussion of the rare early Saxon material recently excavated at Watton-at-Stone makes a vital contribution to our knowledge of this little-understood period. All of the papers in the volume follow Tony Rook's example by linking a focus on the local scene with an understanding of wider issues in each period. Tony Rook and his wile Merle came to Welwyn in 1960 and, with a team of dedicated volunteers, they founded Welwyn Archaeological Society and set to work recording and excavating threatened sites throughout central Hertfordshire, including the Roman bath house at Welwyn - at a time when archaeology had very little statutory protection and even less funding. Tony ran the Welwyn Archaeological Society until 2009 and is the author of many books on the county including A History of Hertfordshire. Book jacket.
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