In September 1994, the parish church of St Michael, Workington, was badly damaged by fire, reducing the interior to a shell. The archaeological excavation prior to reconstruction began provided a rare opportunity to study the origins of one of the earliest, and long-lived, early medieval Christian cemeteries in North-west England.
The construction of the A1 (M) Darrington to Dishforth DBFO road scheme has provided an important opportunity to investigate landscape development over time in parts of West and North Yorkshire.
by Jennifer Lewis, Richard Heawood and Christine Howard-Davis
Price: $50.00
ISBN: 9781907686023
Pub Date: 2011-12-31
Format: Paperback
Imprint: Oxford Archaeology
256 Pages
The origins of Bewsey Old Hall, in the Royal Forest of Burtonwood, probably lie in the late twelth or early thirteenth century, when it was held by the influential Butler family, barons of Warrington. Although much altered and diminished, Bewsey Old Hall still stands, beginning its existence as an aisled hall, surrounded by out-buildings.
From 1997 to 2001, works associated with Carlisle City Council's Gateway City (Millennium) Project on castle Way and Castle Gardens provided an important opportunity to conduct a programme of archaeological excavations on the site of the Roman fort at Carlisle, and to examine the development of part of the medieval castle, which occupies most ...
From 1997 to 2001, works associated with Carlisle City Council's Gateway City (Millennium) Project on castle Way and Castle Gardens provided an important opportunity to conduct a programme of archaeological excavations on the site of the Roman fort at Carlisle, and to examine the development of part of the medieval castle, which occupies most ...
The Priory of St Mary was moved from Runcorn to Norton in 1134 by William fitz William, third baron of Halton. Despite a major fire in 1236, Norton grew in size and stature to become an abbey in 1391, and its abbot was a senior and much respected member of the Augustinian Order.
Excavation and Building Survey at Pilkingtons' No 9 Tank House, St Helens, Merseyside
by Mick Krupa and Richard Heawood
Price: $34.00
ISBN: 9780904220322
Pub Date: 2002-07-30
Format: Paperback
Imprint: Oxford Archaeology
137 Pages
The remains of Pilkingtons' No 9 Tank House represent a unique survival from the 19th century, an period of rapid development within the glass industry characterised by innovative but short-lived design. These remains are now recognised as the most complete known glass furnace structures of their era.
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