Studies In The Roman And Medieval Archaeology Of Exeter

Author : Stephen Rippon,Neil Holbrook
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 665 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : History
ISBN : 9781789256222

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Studies in the Roman and Medieval Archaeology of Exeter by Stephen Rippon,Neil Holbrook Pdf

This second volume presenting the research carried out through the Exeter: A Place in Time project presents a series of specialist contributions that underpin the general overview published in the first volume. Chapter 2 provides summaries of the excavations carried out within the city of Exeter between 1812 and 2019, while Chapter 3 draws together the evidence for the plan of the legionary fortress and the streets and buildings of the Roman town. Chapter 4 presents the medieval documentary evidence relating to the excavations at three sites in central Exeter (High Street, Trichay Street and Goldsmith Street), with the excavation reports being in Chapter 5-7. Chapter 8 reports on the excavations and documentary research at Rack Street in the south-east quarter of the city. There follows a series of papers covering recent research into the archaeometallurgical debris, dendrochronology, Roman pottery, Roman ceramic building material, Roman querns and millstones, Claudian coins, an overview of the Roman coins from Exeter and Devon, medieval pottery, and the human remains found in a series of medieval cemeteries.

Author : Stephen Rippon,Neil Holbrook
Publisher : Oxbow Books
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781789256185

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Roman and Medieval Exeter and their Hinterlands by Stephen Rippon,Neil Holbrook Pdf

This first volume, presenting research carried out through the Exeter: A Place in Time project, provides a synthesis of the development of Exeter within its local, regional, national and international hinterlands. Exeter began life in c. AD 55 as one of the most important legionary bases within early Roman Britain, and for two brief periods in the early and late 60s AD, Exeter was a critical centre of Roman power within the new province. When the legion moved to Wales the fortress was converted into the civitas capital for the Dumnonii. Its development as a town was, however, relatively slow, reflecting the gradual pace at which the region as a whole adapted to being part of the Roman world. The only evidence we have for occupation within Exeter between the 5th and 8th centuries is for a church in what was later to become the Cathedral Close. In the late 9th century, however, Exeter became a defended burh, and this was followed by the revival of urban life. Exeter’s wealth was in part derived from its central role in the south-west’s tin industry, and by the late 10th century Exeter was the fifth most productive mint in England. Exeter’s importance continued to grow as it became an episcopal and royal centre, and excavations within Exeter have revealed important material culture assemblages that reflect its role as an international port.

Author : Stephen Rippon,Neil Holbrook
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Exeter (England)
ISBN : 1789256178

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Roman and Medieval Exeter and Their Hinterlands by Stephen Rippon,Neil Holbrook Pdf

Author : Sarah Semple,Howard Williams
Publisher : Oxbow Books
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2007-10-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781782975083

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Anglo-Saxon Studies in Archaeology and History 14 by Sarah Semple,Howard Williams Pdf

Volume 14 of the Anglo-Saxon Studies in Archaeology and History series is dedicated to the archaeology of early medieval death, burial and commemoration. Incorporating studies focusing upon Anglo-Saxon England as well as research encompassing western Britain, Continental Europe and Scandinavia, this volume originated as the proceedings of a two-day conference held at the University of Exeter in February 2004. It comprises of an Introduction that outlines the key debates and new approaches in early medieval mortuary archaeology followed by eighteen innovative research papers offering new interpretations of the material culture, monuments and landscape context of early medieval mortuary practices. Papers contribute to a variety of ongoing debates including the study of ethnicity, religion, ideology and social memory from burial evidence. The volume also contains two cemetery reports of early Anglo-Saxon cemeteries from Cambridgeshire.

Author : Nick Hodgson,Bill Griffiths
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2022-11-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781803273457

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Roman Frontier Archaeology – in Britain and Beyond by Nick Hodgson,Bill Griffiths Pdf

Contributions by leading archaeologists and historians pay tribute to Paul Bidwell, admired for his ground-breaking work both in the south-west and the military north of Roman Britain. This collection will be essential reading for anyone with an interest in either the civil or military aspects of Roman Britain, or the frontiers of the Roman empire.

Author : Wendy Morrison
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2022-06-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781803270074

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Challenging Preconceptions of the European Iron Age by Wendy Morrison Pdf

This collection of essays by leading researchers in the archaeology of the European Iron Age pays tribute to Professor John Collis who, since the 1960s, has been involved in investigating and enriching our understanding of Iron Age society and, crucially, questioning the status quo of our narratives about the past.

Author : Stephen Rippon
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2022-04-05
Category : Anglo-Saxons
ISBN : 9781783276806

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Territoriality and the Early Medieval Landscape by Stephen Rippon Pdf

All communities have a strong sense of identity with the area in which they live, which for England in the early medieval period manifested itself in a series of territorial entities, ranging from large kingdoms down to small districts known as pagi or regiones. This book investigates these small early folk territories, and the way that they evolved into the administrative units recorded in Domesday, across an entire kingdom - that of the East Saxons (broadly speaking, what is now Essex, Middlesex, most of Hertfordshire, and south Suffolk). A wide range of evidence is drawn upon, including archaeology, written documents, place-names and the early cartographic sources. The book looks in particular at the relationship between Saxon immigrants and the native British population, and argues that initially these ethnic groups occupied different parts of the landscape, until a dynasty which assumed an Anglo-Saxon identity achieved political ascendency (its members included the so-called "Prittlewell Prince", buried with spectacular grave-good in Prittlewell, near Southend-on- Sea in southern Essex). Other significant places discussed include London, the seat of the first East Saxon bishopric, the possible royal vills at Wicken Bonhunt near Saffron Walden and Maldon, and St Peter's Chapel at Bradwell-on-Sea, one of the most important surviving churches from the early Christian period.

Author : Emma Devine,Cóilín Ó Drisceoil
Publisher : Oxbow Books
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2022-09-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781789258554

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Highhays, Kilkenny by Emma Devine,Cóilín Ó Drisceoil Pdf

This richly illustrated book presents the first comprehensive study of the making and marketing of pottery in medieval Ireland. Focusing on a well-preserved 14th-century pottery production center which was excavated in 2006 at Highhays, outside the walls of the renowned Anglo-Norman town of Kilkenny in south-east Ireland, the authors describe its kiln, workshops and working areas, as well as its ‘Highhays Ware’ products: jugs, jars, cooking-pots, money-boxes and ridge tiles. Foremost amongst the outputs from the kiln site were high-quality, wheel-thrown, green-glazed jugs that were closely modeled on French Saintonge and Bristol Redcliffe archetypes and the volume describes the distinctive processes, kiln-firing technology and raw materials that were employed to produce these, and the other wares, represented on the site. The book also presents the results of an innovative plasma spectrometry and petrological analysis of Highhays Ware, which facilitated identification of the source for the raw potting clays areas – located at a considerable distance from Highhays in north county Kilkenny – used in its production, in addition to allowing for a study of the uncharacteristically broad distribution of the ware throughout the south-east of Ireland. The authors also place the production of pottery at Highhays in its broader context by presenting an overall review of the archaeological and historical evidence for pottery making and consumption in medieval Ireland, as well as by exploring the cultural background and social status of potters in the Anglo-Norman colony. Supporting the analysis and interpretation of the Highhays site and its assemblage are specialist and scientific contributions on the pottery, tiles, ceramic production material, metal finds, coins and archaeobotanical and animal bone remains from the site, archaeomagnetic and radiocarbon dating and plasma spectrometry and petrological analysis.

Author : Aileen Fox
Publisher : Manchester University Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1952
Category : England
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Roman Exeter (Isca Dumnoniorum) by Aileen Fox Pdf

Author : Chris Gerrard
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2003-10-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134566068

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Medieval Archaeology by Chris Gerrard Pdf

Chris Gerrard looks at the people and excavations that have been important in medieval archaeology and the core theory and methodology used, creating an essential text for all medieval archaeologists.

Author : John Pamment Salvatore
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2024-02-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781803276298

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Exeter: A Roman Legionary Fortress and Civitas Capital by John Pamment Salvatore Pdf

This accessible summary of the archaeological evidence from Roman Exeter reveals its origins as a legionary fortress garrisoned by the Second Augustan Legion. After the legion departed to Wales, Exeter became a Roman regional capital and continued to flourish on the very western edge of the Empire before its ultimate demise in the late 4th century.

Author : Steven Willis
Publisher : Oxbow Books
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781789255904

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Journal of Roman Pottery Studies by Steven Willis Pdf

The Journal of Roman Pottery Studies continues to present a range of important new research in the field by both established and early career scholars. Volume XVIII has a strong theme on pottery production with papers on kiln sites, mortaria and late Roman pottery production in East Anglia and at a small town in Belgium. A major new third century assemblage from civitas Cananefatium in South Holland is presented. The second part of an important gazetteer of less common samian ware fabrics and types in northern and western Britain covers fabrics from Central and East Gaul

Author : Richard Hingley,Steven Willis
Publisher :
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2007-04-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781785705038

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Roman Finds by Richard Hingley,Steven Willis Pdf

Studies on finds in Roman Britain and the Western Provinces have come to greater prominence in the literature of recent years. The quality of such work has also improved, and is now theoretically informed, and based on rich data-sets. Work on finds over the last decade or two has changed our understanding of the Roman era in profound ways, and yet despite such encouraging advances and such clear worth, there has to date, been little in the way of a dedicated forum for the presentation and evaluation of current approaches to the study of material culture. The conference at which these papers were initially presented has gone some way to redressing this, and these papers bring the very latest studies on Roman finds to a wider audience. Twenty papers are here presented covering various themes.

Author : Eniko Hudak
Publisher : Oxbow Books
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2024-01-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9798888570357

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Journal of Roman Pottery Studies Volume 20 by Eniko Hudak Pdf

The latest issue of long running, highly regarded Journal, this issue focuses on new methodological approaches and initiatives alongside reports on new discoveries at major pottery production centres. The new volume of the long-running Journal of Roman Pottery Studies will include conference proceedings of the 2019 conference held at Atherstone, Warwickshire, and the 50th anniversary conference of the Study Group for Roman Pottery held online with Newcastle University. Papers reflect on recent advances in methodological approaches and their applications, the past and future role of the society and new initiatives in archiving policies and their implications. It will also contain a number of papers outside these conferences that focus on pottery production, notably of colour-coated wares in Lincoln and in the province of Noricum, as well as a report on the glass working furnace discovered alongside the pottery production kilns at Mancetter-Hartshill. Book reviews and obituaries are also included.

Author : Neil Holbrook,Paul T. Bidwell
Publisher : Presses Université Laval
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : History
ISBN : 0859893677

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Roman Finds from Exeter by Neil Holbrook,Paul T. Bidwell Pdf

A comprehensive report on the finds from excavations between 1971 and 1979. Pottery occupies a major part of the volume with full discussion and type ranges of the black burnished wares and other local types, as well as of the samian (B Dickinson, G B Dannell), finer wares and mortaria (K Hartley).