Towards a Research Agenda for Welsh Archaeology

Towards a Research Agenda for Welsh Archaeology

Author: C. S. Briggs

Publisher: British Archaeological Reports Oxford Limited

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13:

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Some people have been calling for a national strategy for Welsh archaeology for some time now and it seems that the meeting from which this volume derives has already had a positive effect to that end. These 24 papers that form the Proceedings of the IFA Wales/Cymru Conference, held at Aberystwyth in 2001, reflect the open forum' debates on issues of research strategies and policy, as well as presenting thematic papers on particular periods and/or approaches to Welsh archaeology. The overall aim is to bring together commercial, curatorial, academic and amateur interests and encourage co-operation and consultation between all parties.


The Archaeology of the Welsh Uplands

The Archaeology of the Welsh Uplands

Author: David M. Browne

Publisher: Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 1871184266

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Cyfrol llawn lluniau yn archwilio i ardaloedd ucheldirol Cymru, gyda sylw arbennig i hanes a gorffennol diwydiannol yr ardaloedd hyn a'u pwysigrwydd i ddatblygiad cymdeithasol ac economaidd y wlad. Cyhoeddwyd yn wreiddiol yn Mawrth 2004. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru


The Handbook of British Archaeology

The Handbook of British Archaeology

Author: Lesley Adkins

Publisher: Constable

Published: 2017-04-13

Total Pages: 896

ISBN-13: 1472127749

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For over 25 years The Handbook of British Archaeology has been the foremost guide to archaeological methods, artefacts and monuments, providing clear explanations of all specialist terms used by archaeologists. This completely revised and updated edition is packed with the latest information and now includes the most recent developments in archaeological science. Meticulously researched, every section has been extensively updated by a team of experts. There are chapters devoted to each of the archaeological periods found in Britain, as well as two chapters on techniques and the nature of archaeological remains. All the common artefacts, types of sites and current theories and methods are covered. The growing interest in post-medieval and industrial archaeology is fully explored in a brand new section dealing with these crucial periods. Hundreds of new illustrations enable instant comparison and identification of objects and monuments - from Palaeolithic handaxes to post-medieval gravestones. Several maps pinpoint the key sites, and other features include an extensive bibliography and a detailed index. The Handbook of British Archaeology is the most comprehensive resource book available and is essential for anyone with an interest in the subject - from field archaeologists and academics to students, heritage professionals, Time Team followers and amateur enthusiasts.


Bronze Age Connections

Bronze Age Connections

Author: Peter Clark

Publisher: Oxbow Books

Published: 2009-09-03

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 1782973168

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New and exciting discoveries on either side of the English Channel in recent years have begun to show that people living in the coastal zones of Belgium, southern Britain, northern France and the Netherlands shared a common material culture during the Bronze Age, between three and four thousand years ago. They used similar styles of pottery and metalwork, lived in the same kind of houses and buried their dead in the same kind of tombs, often quite different to those used by their neighbours further inland. The sea did not appear to be a barrier to these people but rather a highway, connecting communities in a unique cultural identity; the 'People of La Manche'. Symbolic of these maritime Bronze Age Connections is the iconic Dover Bronze Age boat, one of Europe's greatest prehistoric discoveries and testament to the skill and technical sophistication of our Bronze Age ancestors. This monograph presents papers from a conference held in Dover in 2006 organised by the Dover Bronze Age Boat Trust, which brought together scholars from many different countries to explore and celebrate these ancient seaborne contacts. Twelve wide-ranging chapters explore themes of travel, exchange, production, magic and ritual that throw new light on our understanding of the seafaring peoples of the second millennium BC.


Moel-y-Gaer (Bodfari): A Small Hillfort in Denbighshire, North Wales

Moel-y-Gaer (Bodfari): A Small Hillfort in Denbighshire, North Wales

Author: Gary Lock

Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd

Published: 2022-07-26

Total Pages: 141

ISBN-13: 1803273135

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Moel-y-Gaer (Bodfari) is the northernmost of a series of hillforts atop the Clwydian hills in Wales. Nine seasons of survey and excavation reveal details of Moel-y-Gaer’s ramparts, entrances and interior. Discussion situates the site within the later prehistoric settlement record for north-eastern Wales paying particular attention to hillforts.


Houses & History in the March of Wales

Houses & History in the March of Wales

Author: Richard Suggett

Publisher: Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments in Wales

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 355

ISBN-13: 1871184231

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Cyfrol ddarluniadol llawn a chynhwysfawr yn dangos ôl ymchwil trylwyr yn cynnwys cyfoeth o wybodaeth am hanes adeiladau o darddiad canol oesol ym Maesyfed. Dros 600 llun du-a-gwyn, 5 llun lliw a 15 map. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru


From Medieval to Modern Wales

From Medieval to Modern Wales

Author: R. R. Davies

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13:

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A collection of 16 historical essays compiled in honour of two notable present-day Welsh historians, namely Kenneth O. Morgan and Ralph A. Griffiths, comprising material reflecting the wide-ranging subjects discussed in The Welsh History Review/ Cylchgrawn Hanes Cymru, ably co-edited by both for almost 40 years. 9 black-and-white illustrations.


The Archaeology of Britain

The Archaeology of Britain

Author: John Hunter

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 343

ISBN-13: 0415135885

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A comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to all the archaeological periods covering Britain from early prehistory to the industrial revolution. It provides a one-stop textbook for the entire archaeology of Britain.


Engaging with Heritage and Historic Environment Policy

Engaging with Heritage and Historic Environment Policy

Author: Hana Morel

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2021-06-17

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 1000399249

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A comprehensive review of policy and practice in the historic environment, this book exposes the tensions, challenges and difficulties faced by the heritage sector at a time of political volatility. This collection comes at a key moment for planning policy in the historic environment of England. The papers reflect a wide range of views and experience in the practical environment of policy and implementation. Contributors give perspectives on both policy and practice from legal counsel to local authorities, from the country’s largest NGO to the museums sector. Some conclusions are controversial, providing an important insight into the operation of national and local government. The thrust of the volume is the need to close the gap between research and policy production. Written when the UK government’s White Paper, Planning for the Future (August 2020), was in preparation, the chapters explore the implementation of policy, its unexpected and unanticipated outcomes and the enduring legacies of guidance and established practice. It highlights tensions within the sector and the need for collaboration and partnership. This book is the most recent and comprehensive review of how the heritage sector has evolved and draws special attention to the importance of the historic environment, not just in planning policy but for the country as a whole. The chapters in this book were originally published in The Historic Environment: Policy & Practice.