Introduction: A hundred years of studying a Roman frontier post
Resource type
Book chapter
Creator (person)
Hunter, Fraser
Date published
2012
Abstract
James Curle's excavation of the Roman frontier fort of Newstead, ancient Trimontium, near Melrose in the Scottish Borders, was a landmark in Roman frontier studies culminating with his book, published in 1911. This volume was conceived as a celebration, looking back to Curle and his work, and looking forward to how the picture is changing. With contributions from a range of experts, it is constructed around five main themes: - early work on the site, culminating with Curle - the fort complex - the finds - the setting, especially links to the local population - the afterlife of the excavations, in terms of their continuing impact.
Book title
A Roman frontier post and its people
Editor
Hunter, Fraser
Keppie, L
Publisher
NMS Enterprises Limited - Publishing
Place of publication
Edinburgh