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Monastic Landscapes
by James Bond. As Mick Aston states in his foreword to James Bond's fine study, 'whether we look
at medieval towns, rural settlements, churches, water mills, former parks or gardens, or the
origins of later industrial activity' we can see the impact of monastic houses. Aimed at a
general readership and clearly useful for anyone with an interest in the development of the
British landscape, this book provides a comprehensive survey of the all-pervasive influence of
monasteries, firmly based on contemporary and secondary sources and archaeological evidence as
well as the visual evidence that survives all around us. Sections examine the growth of monastic
estates, the role of monasteries in agriculture, animal husbandry and field systems, woodlands,
domestic buildings, churches and chapels, gardens, vineyards, orchards, fish ponds, deer parks
and rabbit warrens. Bond also considers the role of monasteries in towns and industry, including
the establishment of monastic boroughs and markets, mills and transport, and the involvement of
monasteries in local industries such as mining and metalworking. Each section is supported with
numerous maps and photographs of buildings and places.
384p, 33 col pls, 115 b/w illus (Tempus 2004) Pb £25.00
Time Team Book Club price £19.95 |
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Landscape Encyclopedia
by Richard Muir. Walking through the British countryside often leaves you with numerous questions
and no means of finding the answers in one, readily accessible place. This new encyclopedia by
Richard Muir contains almost 1,000 entries which provide explanations of terms, features and
concepts connected with the history and archaeology of the landscape. Short definitions and
descriptions are joined by longer discussions of themes, concepts and approaches such as the
origins of the village green, the parish, milestones, and the meaning of words Dalloch, souterrain
and watergate. Without doubt, this is a useful aid for those investigating the landscape and a
handy reference for those who seek a more informed landscape experience.
297p, b/w figs and pls (Windgather 2004) Pb £19.99
Time Team Book Club price £16.95 |
