Contributions

  • Martin Allen (Contributor) - Contributor
  • Emily Blinkhorn (Contributor) - Contributor

Publication

2007-12-31 - Oxford Archaeology

Language

English

Word Count

62,500 words, Guess

Page Count

250 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100904220435
  • ISBN-139780904220438
  • Goodreads2656637
  • LibraryThing5195615
  • Library of Congress Control Number2008378887
and 3 more

Classifications

  • LCCDA690.N8 D43 2007

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."--Jacket.

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