Dodd, A. J., ed. (2003). Oxford before the University:. Oxford: Oxford Archaeology.

Title:

Oxford before the University:

Subtitle:

the Late Saxon and Norman archaeology of the Thames Crossing, the defences and the town

Series:

Thames Valley Landscapes Monographs

Volume:

Number of Pages:

448

Biblio Note

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Publication Type:

Monograph (in Series)

Abstract:

At the time of Oxford's emergence in the historical record, the university had taken root in what was already a thriving medieval town. The floodplain of the river Thames had encouraged the development of a major river crossing at Oxford, which provided both a focus for a permanent settlement, and the name of Oxford by which the settlement came to be known.The volume presents an account of archaeological research into the origins and development of Oxford, from the 7th century through the development of Oxford as a Saxon burh until the end of the 12th century, when the existence of a fledgling university is first apparent. It includes reports on some 18 previously unpublished archaeological sites and their finds, animal bone and environmental assemblages. The chapters are treated thematically, and cover the Thames Crossing, the defences, and the developing town with its streets, properties, houses and churches. Each report is preceded by a synthesis and discussion of the evidence, which traces the development of theories about the Anglo-Saxon town and reviews the many problems that still exist. This discussion is supported by a gazetteer of archaeological observations in the historic core of the city. There is also a detailed review of the development of the river Thames and its floodplain at Oxford.

Editor:

Anne J Dodd

Issue Editor:

Anne J Dodd

Publisher:

Oxford Archaeology

Year of Publication:

2003

ISBN:

0-947816-75-5

Locations:

Location - Auto Detected:	Oxford
Location - Auto Detected:	Thames

Subjects / Periods:

Medieval (Auto Detected Temporal)
7th Century (Auto Detected Temporal)
	Towns (BIAB)
Saxon (Auto Detected Temporal)
12th Century (Auto Detected Temporal)
Early Medieval (BIAB)

Source:

BIAB (The British & Irish Archaeological Bibliography (BIAB))

Created Date:

06 Jul 2004