PAST IMPERFECT: Story of Rescue Archaeology

This copy is in mint, unmarked condition bound in black cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dustwrapper is in mint condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. This is the first full account of 'the era of rescue archaeology' survey and excavation preceding the destruction of monuments and sites. The author vividly charts the significant excavations undertaken in England, Wales and Scotland. He discusses the development of techniques such as hill-fort archaeology in Wales and the use of aerial photography, and catalogues the important results recovered during this period Ref F 3.