9780904220186 - Medieval and Post-medieval Activity, Finds and Environmental Evidence V 2 Excavations Alongside Roman Ermine Street, Gloucestershire and A419/a417 Swindon to Glouce... (1 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. Costello, M.; Etc. (illustrator). THERE ARE NO TARIFFS OR CUSTOMS DUTIES ON BOOKS. Full title . Excavations Alongside Roman Ermine Street, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire: The Archaeology of the A419/A417 Swindon to Gloucester Road Scheme. Volume 2: Medieval and Post-medieval Activity, Finds and Environmental Evidence.This volume forms part of a detailed multi-volume report on large-scale rescue excavations carried out during road construction in southwest England. The book exemplifies the depth and technical precision of modern field archaeology. It's focus is on the later phases of human activity uncovered along the line of the Roman road known as Ermin Street, particularly during the medieval and post-medieval periods. Rather than offering a narrative history, the work presents a systematic analysis of settlement patterns, agricultural systems, artefacts, and environmental data recovered from the excavations. Finds such as pottery, metalwork, and organic remains are examined alongside environmental evidence â?" pollen, seeds, and animal bones â?" to reconstruct past landscapes and economies. This interdisciplinary approach allows archaeologists to trace long-term changes in land use, from medieval farming regimes to later developments shaped by evolving social and economic conditions. Highly technical, the volume also reflects the broader significance of developer-funded archaeology in Britain. Infrastructure projects like the A419/A417 scheme created opportunities to investigate sites that might otherwise have remained unknown. As such, the book stands both as a detailed site report and as part of a wider effort to document and preserve the archaeological record in the face of modern change. This book is in Very Good condition overall. Internally, the pages are clean with no noted marks or annotations. Binding is tight, the spine unbroken and the block clean. The numerous black and white photographs and diagrams are clear and sharp. The softback covers are clean, with minor signs of shelfwear.