For over 25 years The Handbook of British Archaeology has been the leading guide to field techniques and artefact and monument recognition. This fully revised and updated edition will ensure its position for another generation. Packed with absolutely up-to-date research, it is the most comprehensive book available - whether you are a specialist or one of the growing number of amateur enthusiasts. There are chapters on each of the archaeological periods found in Britain, as well as two chapters on specialist aspects of archaeology. Every chapter has been extensively updated by a team of experts to take into account the latest discoveries and thinking. The growing interest in post-medieval and industrial archaeology is fully explored in a brand new section dealing with these crucial subjects. the most common themes, artifacts, sites and the newest theories and methods are explained, many with accompanying illustrations for further clarity. The smart contemporary design includes maps of the key sites as well as detailed illustrations, from Neolithic flint axes to Roman architectural features and Anglo-Saxon disc brooches. In addition, an extended bibliography provides vital guidance for further research. Reflecting the most recent developments in archaeological science and theory, the new Handbook of British Archaeology is suitable for students, field archaeologists, academics and amateurs alike. It is the one-stop resource that no archaeologist should be without.