The Archaeology of Worcester in 20 Digs

A fascinating look at the city's history and heritage, written by Worcester's archaeological officer. ''An interesting overview of both Worcester''s history and the work involved in uncovering it.'' ''The Archaeology of Worcester in 20 Digs offers valuable insight into the development of urban archaeology in Britain, from the perspective of one city, telling the story from individuals on watching briefs, to thorough professional assessments and excavations by large teams.''

Worcester is one of England’s great historic cities, with a history of occupation that goes back to the Iron Age. It was a Roman ironworking and industrial centre, though some houses were decorated with mosaics or painted wall plaster. From AD 680, Worcester was the ecclesiastical centre of the Hwicce and later a defended Mercian burh. The medieval city had many parish churches and monasteries, a castle and city walls, and a stone bridge across the River Severn. It was refortified in the Civil War, and the first and last battles of the war were fought here. More recently, the city has been an important centre for the production of porcelain.

The Archaeology of Worcester in 20 Digs takes the reader on a journey through a selection of the most ground-breaking and unusual archaeological discoveries made in the city.

• | Author: James Dinn
• | Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• | Publication Date: Apr 15, 2024
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781445694023
• | ISBN-10: 1445694026