The New Antiquarians: 50 Years of Archaeological Innovation in Wessex (CBA Research Report) - Softcover

Whimster, Rowan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1902771850 ISBN 13: 9781902771854

Publisher: Council for British Archaeology, 2011

Synopsis

In 2008, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Council for British Archaeologys Wessex group, archaeologists gathered in Southampton to review what we have learnt from the huge amount of research carried out in the region during the past 50 years and to identify the challenges for the next half-century. The conference was also a chance for those involved to tell the exciting story of discovery from their own, personal angle. The contributors to this volume include many of the UKs most influential archaeologists of the later 20th century, making this book an overview not only of the history of Wessex, but of the development of archaeological thinking and techniques during this period. Interspersed amongst these papers are profiles of the regions most influential sites and the memories of some of its leading characters.

About this title

About the Author:

The volume is edited byDr Rowan Whimster, formerly of the Royal Commission on Historical Monuments of England, and now a freelance editorial consultant. He currently produces Conservation Bulletin for English Heritage. A specialist in aerial photography, Dr Whimster's publications include: The emerging past: air photography and the buried landscape. There are over 30 contributors to the volume including: Professor Barry Cunliffe, Emeritus Professor of European Archaeology, University of Oxford; Professor Mike Fulford, University of Reading, Professor Mike Parker Pearson, University of Sheffield, Dr Joshua Pollard, University of Bristol, Emeritus Professor David Hinton, University of Southampton, Julian Richards, Mike Pitts and Phil Harding.

About this edition

• Publisher: Council for British Archaeology
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1902771850
• ISBN 13: 9781902771854
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 234