Simon Stronach (17 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Historic Dunfermline: Archeology and Development This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. pap/pmplt edition. 91 pages. 9.50x7.25x0.25 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. new title edition. 70 pages. 9.75x7.75x0.25 inches. In Stock.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. 2008. ix, 84pp. Folding broadsheet to rear pocket. B&W illustrations. "This book identifies medieval sites and charts the development of the town from the scatter of fermtouns shown on early maps. It goes on to sketch the social history of a community shaped by the industrial revolution. The authors look at the history and archaeological potential of key sites in the town, to inform the future management of Barrhead's historic environment." No inscriptions. Excellent condition.…

First Edition. Volume in the Scottish Burgh Survey series. Softcovers, VG.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. [xii] 140 pp. with a folded broadsheet insert included in the back of the volume. Binding firm, with minimal signs of wear to the soft cover. Pages are clean with no inscriptions or annotations. Overall, the volume is in excellent condition. Size: 9" - 10" tall. Weight: 520g. …

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Soft-cover. Very clean and crisp internally and externally. No inscriptions. Minimal shelf-wear. Complete with historic map in rear pouch.

1st edn. 4to. Original gilt lettered black cloth (Fine), dustwrapper (Fine). Pp. xxxii + 475, illus with coloured and b&w photos (no inscriptions).

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. Pictorial card covers. 245 x 190 mm. x, 84 pp + folding 'broadsheet' in a pocket inside back cover. B&w illustrations. Spine not creased. A clean, bright copy. Book.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No markings or inscriptions. Light wear to card covers. Complete with folding Broadsheet in rear pocket.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good Plus. First Edition. 2006. x, 124pp. Illustrated in b&w with maps and photos. Folding Broadsheet to rear pocket. "Part of the Scottish Burgh Survey, this book provides an accessible and broad-ranging synthesis of existing knowledge on historic Dunbar, as well as offering conservation guidance for future development. Dunbar's rich past is reflected in the diversity of its surviving archaeology - prehistoric enclosures to the south of the town, Iron Age and Anglian settlement in Castle Park, the medieval castle, its friary, tolbooth, parish church, as well as later buildings such as the Belhaven Brewery and the harbour warehouses. The authors look at the archaeological potential of key sites in the town, to direct more detailed research and further the conservation of Dunbar's heritage." Excellent condition with no inscriptions.…

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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. p/b 140 pages, plus map, condition is very good. This burgh survey weaves together a highly readable summary of the recorded information on Dunfermline's history and archaeology. Dunfermline was the seat of Malcolm Canmore and here he married Margaret. Several of their sons ware kings of Scotland and with royal patronage the Benedictine Abbey became one of the most important monasteries in Scotland. It was the birth or burial place of many Scottish kings, notably King Robert the Bruce. The medieval burgh flourished by serving the needs of visiting royalty and humbler pilgrims to the shrine of St Margaret. The Reformation and then the departure of the Scottish court to London led to a period of decline. But from the early eighteenth century Dunfermline reinvented itself as a leading centre for high quality linens, initially by hand loom weaving. Then the second half of the nineteenth century saw the rapid growth of damask linen manufacture in grand Victorian factories, the last survivors now being converted to other uses. This period of prosperity, together with the generosity of Andrew Carnegie, endowed Dunfermline with many fine buildings - some now in reduced circumstances. The authors draw on their detailed knowledge and the researches of the many volunteers in the Dunfermline Burgh Survey; Community Project to provide timely guidance on Dunfermline's rich archaeological potential.…

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