Towns have been a place of evolution and development throughout British history. Using archaeological, topographical and documentary material, this book provides an insight into the ideas about the developments of towns in England in the first half millennium to AD 1140.  Meer

The networks of roads throughout the Roman Empire were vital to the expansion of Roman culture, power and influence across the world. This book details the planning, construction and maintenance of these road networks, and discusses the different types of Roman road found in areas of Britain, and their uses.  Meer

Viking raids, and the subsequent Scandinavian settlements in the ninth and tenth centuries, had a major effect on many parts of Britain and Ireland. This book examines the distinctive archaeology of each phase, aspect or area of Norse impact in turn, with sufficient historical background to put the archaeological discoveries into context.  Meer

Explains the practice of masoncraft in the Middle Ages, using evidence from a number of sources. This book investigates how a study of certain features in these buildings, such as the stonework and building joints, can contribute to our knowledge of working practices of masons in medieval England.  Meer

Ring-headed crosses of impressive height and intricate design were first erected in Iona and Ireland from the eighth century onwards. This book deals with these and shows how they were the culmination of a long period of development during the early Christian period.  Meer

Investigates the Roman Empire's economic presence in Britain. Drawing from archaeological sources, this book places Roman coinage in its rightful economic and political context to understand the chronology and lives of those who used it.  Meer

This book examines some of the most spectacular ancient monuments in Britain: the iron age brochs of north and west Scotland.  Meer

Starting with the basic concept of a 'road' in medieval times, and discussing the increasing need to travel, this book explores the evidence from documents and maps that provide clues as to where the roads of medieval Britain led, connecting the study of individual roads together to paint an image of the broader road network.  Meer

From hunter-gatherer societies in the Neolithic period to the full 'agroscape' of the late Iron Age, a compact history of the evolution of agriculture.  Meer