The Making of Prehistoric Wiltshire: Life, Ceremony & Death from the Earliest Times to the Roman Invasion

Uncover the secrets of prehistoric Wiltshire, from Stonehenge to the Roman invasion.

Well known for its World Heritage Sites, the prehistoric monuments of Wiltshire have long captured the attention of archaeologists and visitors. This volume provides an up-to-date account of Wiltshire's prehistory, from the earliest evidence of human occupation to the influence on the Romano-British countryside. It outlines the effect of past climate change on the topography and how animals and people established the landscape that we know today.

Explore the widespread fields and enclosures of the Bronze Age, which established a template across the countryside, and the enormous hillforts of the Iron Age that stand sentinel-like overlooking the chalkland river valleys. Discover the story of exuberant monument building, innovation, and the struggle to subsist. This is a must-read for anyone interested in archaeology, history, and the prehistory of Wiltshire.

Target audience: General readers interested in archaeology, history, and the prehistory of Wiltshire.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Published: 04/15/2017
ISBN: 9781445648415
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.06w x 0.47d