Interpreting the Landscape

Landscape Archaeology and Local History

Michael Aston

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Routledge
29 September 2015

Social & cultural history; Historical geography; Archaeology

Most places in Britain have had a local history written about them. Up until this century these histories have addressed more parochial issues, such as the life of the manor, rather than explaining the features and changes in the landscape in a factual manner. Much of what is visible today in Britain's landscape is the result of a chain of social and natural processes, and can be interpreted through fieldwork as well as from old maps and documents. Michael Aston uses a wide range of source material to study the complex and dynamic history of the countryside, illustrating his points with aerial photographs, maps, plans and charts. He shows how to understand the surviving remains as well as offering his own explanations for how our landscape has evolved.

By: Michael Aston
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781138130746
ISBN 10: 1138130745
Pages: 168
Publication Date: 29 September 2015
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Michael Aston is Professor of Landscape Archaeology in the Department for Continuing Education, University of Bristol. He is the archaeological consultant and Team Leader of Channel 4's 'Time Team', and is involved with various other television projects.

Reviews for Interpreting the Landscape: Landscape Archaeology and Local History

'...an interesting and stimulating account' - - Current Archaeology '...this is a book written to engage the interest of a wide readership, and it deserves to succeed' - - Antiquaries Journal '...an attractively presented and profusely illustrated book' - - Landscape Research '... a fascinating and lavishly-illustrated account' - 3rd Stone '[Aston] succeeds in putting over a series of potentially complex concepts in a straight-forward manner. The numerous illustrations and wealth of aerial photography enhance the text superbly.' - The Ley Hunter