Routledge The Ancient Burial-mounds of England Volume 37

Explore the history of British prehistoric landscapes with The Ancient Burial-mounds of England: Volume 37. Published by Routledge as part of the Archaeology Library Editions, this work presents the results of extensive research and fieldwork. Originally published in 1936 and updated in 1953, the text provides a deep look into the evolution of barrow types and dating methods. The book is organized into two comprehensive sections. The first part examines the construction of mounds and the cult of the dead from Palaeolithic to Saxon times. It also includes dedicated chapters on maps, specific fieldwork techniques, and the history of barrow-digging from Roman times through the twentieth century. The second part offers detailed regional surveys that span the geography of England, covering areas from Cornwall to Kent and extending north to the Scottish border. This volume serves as a significant resource for those studying ancient history, prehistory, and the archaeological heritage of the British Isles.