Bignor Roman Villa

Discovered in 1811, Bignor is one of the richest and most impressive villas in Britain, its mosaics ranking among the finest in north-western Europe. Now, after 200 years, the remarkable story of Bignor Roman Villa is told in full in this beautifully illustrated book.

About the author

David Rudling is the academic director at The Sussex School of Archaeology and was director of excavations at Bignor from 1985-96. He has written extensively on Roman villas. Miles Russell is senior lecturer in prehistoric and Roman archeology at Bournemouth University. He has over 25 years' experience of archeological fieldwork including as both a field officer and project manager for a number of archeological units directing fieldwork projects across England, Scotland, and Wales, as well as internationally. He has previously written Piltdown Man, The Piltdown Man Hoax, Roman Sussex, and UnRoman Britain.

Summary

Discovered in 1811, Bignor is one of the richest and most impressive villas in Britain, its mosaics ranking among the finest in north-western Europe. Now, after 200 years, the remarkable story of Bignor Roman Villa is told in full in this beautifully illustrated book.

Product details

• Authors: Miles Russell, David Rudling, Dr Miles Russell, Miles Russell
• Publisher: The History Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9780750961554
• ISBN: 978-0-7509-6155-4
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 235 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 418 g
• Illustrations: 16 Plates, color; 80 Illustrations, color; 26 Illustrations, black and white
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Non-fiction book > History > Regional and national histories