Archaeology in British Towns by Patrick Ottaway
In this authoritative volume, Patrick Ottaway draws on his extensive experience of urban archaeology to show how our conception of the early history of British towns has been radically changed over the last twenty five years. Based on his day to day involvement in the field, this study highlights some of the most important discoveries and research themes of recent years, showing how long term urban research projects have revealed new information about towns and the lives of their inhabitants. Well illustrated and highly readable, this volume offers a series of engaging and evocative case studies. It also highlights the work of the urban archaeologist, and the problems inherent in preserving our past, when the interests of archaeology and property development clash.
Ottaway, Patrick: - Patrick Ottaway runs an archaeological consultancy, PJO Archaeology, based in York, providing a wide range of services to commercial and academic clients all over the UK. Educated at Oxford, Leeds and with a PhD from York in Viking Age ironwork, He has over 30 years of experience as a field archaeologist, notably as the former Head of Fieldwork at York Archaeological Trust, and has a particular expertise in researching the archaeology of towns.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780415144209 |
| ISBN 10 | 0415144205 |
| Title | Archaeology in British Towns |
| Author | Patrick Ottaway |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 1996-05-30 |
| Number of pages | 268 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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