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Acts of Perception: A Study of Barnard Castle in Teesdale

by David Austin

An excavation report, but a genuinely entertaining one. David Austin conducted excavations at the castle from 1974-82 and his enthusiasm for the project shines through on every page. He is keen to make his findings available to historians as well as archaeologists, and an accordingly greater part of the report goes over to analysis, and explaining what he's up to than would perhaps usually be the case. The study also contains compelling reflections on the history of castle archaeology, and the methodology and theory of excavating in general, as well as suggestions for the future of castle studies. In conclusion Austin aims to answer the three questions which he says he is most asked by the public: Have you found anything interesting? Why is the castle here? and Who built it? 706p b/w illus, maps plans etc (Archaeological Society of Durham / English Heritage 2007)

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