Rome to Revolution: Historical Archaeology of Britain

Code School Level Credits Semesters
CLAR1019 Classics and Archaeology 1 10 Spring UK
Code
CLAR1019
School
Classics and Archaeology
Level
1
Credits
10
Semesters
Spring UK

Summary

This module provides you with an overview of the archaeology of  Britain from the Roman invasion until the industrial revolution. This was a period of dramatic change in Britain, and using key sites and discoveries students will be introduced to the challenges of understanding the archaeology of periods partially documented in textual sources. The module covers the Roman invasion and military and civilian life in the Roman province of Britannia; Anglo-Saxon and Viking incursions and settlement; medieval castles, towns and monasteries; the impact of the Reformation and the growth of the Tudor state; and the role of industry and urbanisation in the making of modern Britain. The teaching is delivered via a mix of lectures and a museum session, on average taking up 2 hours per week across the spring semester.

Target Students

Available to all Undergraduate level 1 students in the Department of Classics and Archaeology, including Liberal Arts, exchange and subsidiary students.

Classes

Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only in specified weeks. It is usually specified above if an activity only takes place in some weeks of a Semester

Assessment

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

This module aims to provide a broad introduction to the archaeology of Britain in its European context, from the Roman invasion up to the Industrial Revolution (from c. AD 43 – 1900). It provides the necessary knowledge base from which to pursue other modules on aspects of the archaeology of Roman, Medieval and Historical periods offered in the Department of Classics andArchaeology. By the end of the module, students should have an understanding of the broad chronological development and key themes in British archaeology over the past 2000 years. They will also gain an appreciation of archaeological approaches in textually-documented periods, and the complexities of integrating varied sources of archaeological evidence including landscapes, standing buildings, excavated evidence and material culture.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the module, students should be able to:

 

Conveners

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Last updated 07/01/2025.