Villas, Sanctuaries and Settlement in the Romano-British Countryside

New Perspectives and Controversies

Anthony King editor Martin Henig editor Grahame Soffe editor Kate Adcock editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Archaeopress

Published:2nd Mar '23

Should be back in stock very soon

Villas, Sanctuaries and Settlement in the Romano-British Countryside cover

Villas, Sanctuaries and Settlement in the Romano-British Countryside had its genesis in a conference held at the British Museum in 2009 and brings together a range of papers on buildings that have been categorised as ‘villas’, mainly in Roman Britain, from the Isle of Wight to Shropshire. It comprises the first such survey for almost half a century. While some of these structures were indeed country houses and the centres of agricultural estates as their designation as ‘villas’ implies, others are here shown to have been administrative or industrial centres, hunting lodges or religious sanctuaries, or a combination of more than one such function. The art associated with these prestige structures and its relevance to their function is also considered.

'... the value and impact of collaborative working shines through; many of the projects described in this volume are helping to transform our understanding of the significance of these sites in the past, simultaneously bringing people and organisations together and demonstrating the value of archaeological research for people and places in the present. This volume will hopefully serve as a catalyst for future research that draws on wider interdisciplinary expertise and sparks new collaborations.' – Sarah Scott (2024): Bryn Mawr Classical Review


ISBN: 9781803273808

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1245g

384 pages