Discovering Archaeology in England and Wales

This book is intended as an introduction to the archaeology of England and Wales. A description of the methods of the archaeologist is followed by an outline of the history of Britain from the first appearance of man in the old stone age, to the Viking period. It aims to provide background information for visitors to museums, ancient monuments and excavations, who require some explanation of what they are observing. An unfamiliar word or phrase in a museum label or guide book may often conceal much fascinating information, reference to the glossary-index at the end of this book should lead the reader to this information.