Description
In this issue:
– The Archaeology of Glastonbury Abbey
– Preserving 15th-Century Apethorpe
– Rethinking Durrington Walls
– The Lime Street Fresco: Revealing Roman London
– War and Peace: Saving the cell walls at Richmond Castle
Plus: News, Reviews, Comment, Sherds, Odd Socs, and more!
From the Editor:
Glastonbury has a knack of attracting stories. It is a place where legends of a once and future king and feet in ancient time provide a beguiling backdrop to remarkable archaeological remains. The ruins of Glastonbury Abbey enticed a succession of investigators in the 20th century, but all of them left their endeavours incompletely published. Now a major project has tackled this backlog, and proved that fact can be every bit as fascinating as folklore.
In contrast, Apethorpe languished in obscurity for most of the 20th century. This country house gradually mouldered until it was taken into state care in 2004. Since then, study has revealed a residence fit for royalty, where a queen dined, and a king cavorted in the cellar.
Even well-known sites can still have secrets to share. Recent geophysical survey at Durrington Walls revealed that a handful of post-pits known from earlier investigations formed part of a gigantic monument. It stood for about 50 years before being dismantled and replaced by the famous henge.
The Roman townhouse that once stood at Lime Street in London was also demolished so that it could be replaced by a massive structure, in this case a new forum. Amid the rubble, archaeologists found a substantial chunk of a fresco that gives a glimpse of London’s polychrome past.
Finally, this issue ushers in the latest addition to the CA magazine typology, which I think we should call the Type 320. We hope that you like the new look, and enjoy the extra features.
Matt Symonds
Cover Date: Nov-2016, Volume 27 Issue 8