Death & Taxes: The Archaeology of a Middle Saxon Estate Centre at Higham Ferrers

Description: Death & Taxes: The Archaeology of a Middle Saxon Estate Centre at Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire by Alan Hardy, Bethan Mair Charles How did Middle Saxon kings govern their estates, and how did the mechanism of early forms of regional administration work? A spectacular site on the outskirts of Higham Ferrers in Northamptonshire has demonstrated that archaeology can add significantly to the debate. Between 1993 and 2003, Oxford Archaeology undertook a major programme of survey and excavation on the outskirts of the town, uncovering extensive remains dating from the Middle Bronze Age to the late medieval period. This volume deals with the Anglo-Saxon and medieval remains, and concentrates on a large 8th-century complex of enclosures and buildings, along with other structures including a large malting oven. It is argued that this represents the infrastructure of a purpose-built tribute centre for a royal estate. The character of the material evidence indicates that a wide variety of produce came into the complex and was then redistributed rather than consumed on site. The centre administered judicial as well as economic affairs. Evidence of the human remains from an execution site was found - some of it possibly linked to the sudden demise of the tribute centre at the beginning of the 9th century. In addition, the evidence of a well-preserved Reduced Ware pottery manufactory is an indicator of the later role of the area as an industrial estate of the medieval borough of Higham Ferrers. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description How did Middle Saxon kings govern their estates? How did they administer their kingdoms? A spectacular site on the outskirts of Higham Ferrers in Northamptonshire has demonstrated that archaeology can add significantly to our understanding. Between 1993 and 2003, in excavations funded by the Duchy of Lancaster, Oxford Archaeology uncovered extensive remains of a large 8th-century complex of enclosures and buildings, along with a high quality malting oven. It is argued that the complex represents a purpose-built tribute centre for a royal estate. The complex at Higham Ferrers managed judicial as well as economic affairs. Human remains from an execution site were found - possibly linked to the sudden destruction of the tribute centre at the beginning of the 9th century.How did Middle Saxon kings govern their estates? How did they administer their kingdoms? A spectacular site on the outskirts of Higham Ferrers in Northamptonshire has demonstrated that archaeology can add significantly to our understanding. Between 1993 and 2003, in excavations funded by the Duchy of Lancaster, Oxford Archaeology uncovered extensive remains of a large 8th-century complex of enclosures and buildings, along with a high quality malting oven. It is argued that the complex represents a purpose-built tribute centre for a royal estate. The complex at Higham Ferrers managed judicial as well as economic affairs. Human remains from an execution site were found - possibly linked to the sudden destruction of the tribute centre at the beginning of the 9th century.How did Middle Saxon kings govern their estates? How did they administer their kingdoms? A spectacular site on the outskirts of Higham Ferrers in Northamptonshire has demonstrated that archaeology can add significantly to our understanding. Between 1993 and 2003, in excavations funded by the Duchy of Lancaster, Oxford Archaeology uncovered extensive remains of a large 8th-century complex of enclosures and buildings, along with a high quality malting oven. It is argued that the complex represents a purpose-built tribute centre for a royal estate. The complex at Higham Ferrers managed judicial as well as economic affairs. Human remains from an execution site were found - possibly linked to the sudden destruction of the tribute centre at the beginning of the 9th century. Author Biography by Alan Hardy and Bethan Mair Charles Details ISBN0904220435 Author Bethan Mair Charles Short Title DEATH & TAXES Pages 250 Publisher Oxford Archaeological Unit Series Oxford Archaeology Monograph Language English ISBN-10 0904220435 ISBN-13 9780904220438 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 942.574 Series Number 04 Illustrations Yes Year 2007 Publication Date 2007-12-31 Illustrator Peter Lorimer Subtitle The Archaeology of a Middle Saxon Estate Centre at Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire DOI 10.1604/9780904220438 Audience College/Higher Education UK Release Date 2007-10-16 Imprint Oxford Archaeology Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2007-10-16 NZ Release Date 2007-10-16 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137390306;

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