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In the late Roman Empire, forts were constructed along the eastern and southern coasts of Britain as part of the defenses against Saxon raiders. Andrew Pearson looks at the eleven surviving forts, and explains how they were constructed and what their precise role was.
Stephen Johnson,Great Britain. Department of the Environment
Author : Stephen Johnson,Great Britain. Department of the Environment Publisher : Unknown Page : 34 pages File Size : 50,7 Mb Release : 1977 Category : England ISBN : STANFORD:36105037249492
Author : Andrew F. Pearson Publisher : BAR British Series Page : 192 pages File Size : 49,8 Mb Release : 2003 Category : Social Science ISBN : UOM:39015056318416
Although the exact dates of construction of the so-called Saxon Shore forts are uncertain, the development of the frontier system that ran form the Wash to the Solent on the south-east coast of Roman Britain was spread over at least a century and a half. Many of the new forts were notable for the superior strength of their defences, with thicker stone walls bristling with projecting curved bastions. These and other features were clearly designed to them more difficult to storm than old-style frontier forts with their classic playing-card shape and internal towers. Defense earlier in the Roman era had meant aggressive response in the open field or even offensive pre-emptive strikes into enemy territory. The new trend was to build stronger, the emphasis being on solid, more static defense, anticipating attack and absorbing it rather than going out to meet it. Most of the major harbours and estuaries of the east and south-east coasts of Britain were fortified in this manner. There was a similar series of military installations across the Channel in Gaul, extending along the northern coast as far as what is now Brittany. Whatever their precise tactical and strategic function, a continuing debate to which this book contributes, the construction of these stone forts represented a huge outlay of money, and commitment of manpower and materials. The Saxon Shore Forts are among the most impressive surviving monuments of Roman Britain. This book addresses a number ofthe fascinating questions they provoke - Who built these Forts? When and for what purposes? How were they built? How did they operate? Who garrisoned them, and for how long?
Leonard Cottrell,Great Britain. Ministry of Public Building and Works
Author : Leonard Cottrell,Great Britain. Ministry of Public Building and Works Publisher : Unknown Page : 48 pages File Size : 50,8 Mb Release : 1964 Category : Fortification ISBN : IND:30000132407317
Book of Roman Forts in Britain by Paul T. Bidwell Pdf
Bidwell describes the development of the forts from the invasion until the end of Roman rule in the early 5th century AD and uses archaeological evidence to examine the everyday lives of those serving in the army, from commanders to ordinary soldiers.
Author : Council for British Archaeology Publisher : Council for British Archaeology(GB) Page : 114 pages File Size : 54,8 Mb Release : 1977 Category : History ISBN : STANFORD:36105031840106
An Ancient Roman Fort by Stephen Johnson,David Salariya Pdf
Take an incredible tour through an ancient Roman fort. This book gives an insight into the organisation and structure of the powerful ancient Roman army. Find out what happened on a daily basis within the fort. Discover how the Roman army used ingenious techniques to defend the fort. Superb cutaway illustrations and pinpoint enlargements accompany the text. Informative captions, maps, a complete glossary and an index enhance the book's educational value.