Series: CBA Practical Handbooks in Archaeology

A structured list of words in current use in British archaeology is intended for two main user groups: (a) readers of British Archaeological Abstracts who are searching the annual indexes for particular pieces of information, and (b) indexers who have been commissioned to produce indexes to books or runs of county journals in archaeology. Cross-referencing allows both readers and indexers to use natural language without loss of information.

An aid to the study of churches, chapels, and meeting houses whose standing fabric survives in whole or in part (including those buildings now converted to secular use). The chapter on interpreting the structure (observation and analysis) gives a case study of All Hallows, Bardsey, Leeds. The next chapter, on furnishings and fittings, is illustrated by St Luke, Gaddesby, Leics; and that on documentary evidence by St Mary, Melton Mowbray, and St Bartholomew, Snarestone, Leics. The fifth chapter, on recording the information, explains the purpose of the record and offers guidance on making the verbal description, the drawing (from sketch to axonometric projection), and photography.

Illustrates chronological and regional variation in common items of carpentry and metalwork.

Introduces some of the techniques that archaeologists, historians, historical geographers and planners can use to unravel the complex history of the countryside. A series of case studies demonstrate practical applications of historic landscape analysis for a broad range of uses and at a variety of national and regional levels. Includes

This edition comprises a glossary giving brief definitions of over 500 terms used to describe church architecture and furniture. It is intended for use in the field to describe English parish churches from Saxon times. The definitions cover the main periods of church architecture: Romanesque, Early English, Decorated, Perpendicular and the Classical and Gothic Revivals.

Guide for the non-specialist who needs to sort, record, and compile reports on ceramic floor tiles, whether from excavations, in situ, or in collections. Points covered include how to record shape and size, fabric, techniques, designs etc, and how to draw for publication.

Practical advice for those excavating, investigating, and publishing buildings, or caring for worked stones over the long term. The emphasis is on architectural material, small finds (spindle whorls, querns) being excluded. Covers the handling of stones and personal safety, cleaning and marking, temporary storage, recording (with specimen record card), and publication. Examples of drawings, photographs, and advice on computer records.