Hadrians Wall and its Trees (Paperback)
David J. Breeze
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Add to basketPaperback. The felling of the Sycamore Gap tree in 2023 struck a deep chord across the world, reminding many of how trees define our landscapes and memories. Hadrians Wall and its Trees responds to that moment by celebrating the living and ancient trees that line the course of Romes northern frontier and the enduring role of wood in its history.Edited by David J. Breeze, with evocative line drawings by Mark B. Richards, this richly illustrated volume explores how trees have shaped the story of Hadrians Wall: from their presence in Roman construction and everyday life to their appearance in art, myth, and conservation today. Essays range from studies of ancient woodlands and Roman carpentry to reflections on individual trees that have become landmarks in their own right.With contributions from archaeologists, artists, and heritage specialists, the book weaves together science, history, and emotion demonstrating how trees, both ancient and modern, continue to give meaning to this extraordinary landscape. A testament to renewal and continuity, it invites readers to look anew at Hadrians Wall and the natural world that frames it. A richly illustrated celebration of the trees that line Hadrians Wall, exploring their role in Roman life, art, and modern conservation. Scholars and artists reveal how wood and woodland have shaped this remarkable frontier and how its trees continue to inspire today. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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The felling of the Sycamore Gap tree in 2023 struck a deep chord across the world, reminding many of how trees define our landscapes and memories. Hadrian’s Wall and its Trees responds to that moment by celebrating the living and ancient trees that line the course of Rome’s northern frontier ― and the enduring role of wood in its history.
Edited by David J. Breeze, with evocative line drawings by Mark B. Richards, this richly illustrated volume explores how trees have shaped the story of Hadrian’s Wall: from their presence in Roman construction and everyday life to their appearance in art, myth, and conservation today. Essays range from studies of ancient woodlands and Roman carpentry to reflections on individual trees that have become landmarks in their own right.
With contributions from archaeologists, artists, and heritage specialists, the book weaves together science, history, and emotion ― demonstrating how trees, both ancient and modern, continue to give meaning to this extraordinary landscape. A testament to renewal and continuity, it invites readers to look anew at Hadrian’s Wall and the natural world that frames it.
David J. Breeze has been Chair of the International Congress of Roman Frontier Studies and President of several archaeological societies in the UK. He was Chief Inspector of Ancient Monuments for Scotland from 1989 to 2005, and subsequently led the team which successfully nominated the Antonine Wall as a World Heritage Site in 2008. David has excavated on both Hadrian’s Wall and the Antonine Wall and written several books on these frontiers, on frontiers elsewhere in the Roman Empire and on the Roman army.
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