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A synthesis of Antiquarian Observation and Archaeological Excavation at Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

£26.00
Author:
Wendy A. Morrison
Publication Year:
2009
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781407305189
Paperback:
77pp. Illustrated throughout with maps, plans, figures, tables, drawings and photographs
ISBN 10:
1407305182
BAR number:
B491
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Description

BOOK DESCRIPTION
This work presents a history of Dorchester-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, in an overlapping double vision. One image presents the more traditionally understood place that Dorchester holds as the 'oppidum' that grew to be a town and retained that urban identity in the face of the crumbling fifth century, while the alternate hypothesis challenges the notion of 'urban' community, suggesting that stability of geographical presence and perseverance of spatial identity are more considerable factors in the longevity of Dorchester's significance.