ABSTRACT

This survey of work carried out over a number of years synthesises the progress of archaeology, showing at a glance the changes within less than quarter of a century on the interpretation of and reflection on knowledge in the area. Entertainingly, written, this is a lasting introductory account of important finds in English and Welsh archaeology, by two of the key researchers of the time. Heavily illustrated, this book showcases many artefacts as well as maps and plans, offering a wealth of information.

chapter 1|12 pages

Pre-Palaeolithic Man

chapter 2|21 pages

Lower and Middle Palaeolithic Periods

chapter 3|12 pages

Upper Palaeolithic Period

chapter 4|10 pages

Mesolithic Period

chapter 5|18 pages

Neolithic Period

chapter 6|9 pages

The Flint-Mines

chapter 7|16 pages

The ‘Henge’ Monuments

chapter 8|20 pages

Early and Middle Bronze Age

chapter 9|34 pages

Late Bronze Age

chapter 10|56 pages

Early Iron Age

chapter 11|94 pages

Roman Britain

chapter 12|46 pages

Anglo-Saxon Period