The Archaeology of Churches

by Warwick Rodwell

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This unrivalled textbook explores the complex history of cathedrals and churches, showing how this can be revealed through the skills of the archaeologist. This archaeological study can embrace everything from the building's foundations to the weather-vane on its spire, and at a time when medieval churches and churchyards (Britain's most completely surviving class of historic monument) are being threatened with redundancy, alteration or inappropriate restoration the need for detailed study and recording has never been greater. From Westminster Abbey to the tiniest field chapel, the history of the building, its use and furnishing can be enriched through archaeological study....Read more
  • ISBN10 0752431404
  • ISBN13 9780752431406
  • Publish Date 1 September 2005
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher The History Press Ltd
  • Imprint NPI Media Group
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 272
  • Language English