Medieval Bath Uncovered
Medieval Bath Uncovered by Peter Davenport, published by Tempus in 2002, offers a detailed exploration of Bath’s historical evolution following the Roman departure. With 192 pages, this edition presents insights from Davenport, who has played a significant role in key excavations in the city. The book begins with the Anglo-Saxon poem The Ruin, reflecting on Bath’s Roman remains, and continues to examine the city’s reconstruction around its convent, monastery, and cathedral.
Readers will find a comprehensive account of the archaeological findings that illuminate Bath’s transformation into a fortified stronghold under Alfred, as well as the growth of trade and industry. The text also delves into topographical sources to trace the changing street plan of the city. Illustrated with photographs, drawings, and maps, this work provides a visual context to the historical narrative, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history and archaeology of Great Britain during the medieval period.
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Peter Davenport, as Director of Excavations at the Bath Archaeological Trust, has been involved in some of the most important excavations in the city and, therefore, is in a better position than most to inform us about those centuries of historical amnesia’ that followed the departure of the Romans. Beginning with the remarkable Anglo-Saxon poem The Ruin in which a traveller reflected on Bath’s impressive Roman remains, the book follows the reconstruction of the city around its convent and monastery and, later, its cathedral. Excavations have also revealed information concerning Alfred’s transformation of Bath into a fortified stronghold and the development of trade and industry. Another section assesses topographical sources to trace the changing street plan of the city. The book is illustrated throughout with photographs and drawings of sites, buildings, artworks, artefacts and maps.
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