Christine Howard-Davis

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Roman and Medieval Carlisle: The Northern Lanes, Excavations 1978-82. Volume Two

Christine Howard-Davis

This volume reports on major excavations at Carlisle’s Lanes (1978–82), ahead of redevelopment that removed historic lanes. Exceptional preservation revealed rich medieval and post‑medieval remains, waterlogged organics, and artefacts. It presents the northern Lanes’ later-period evidence; the Roman material appears in a companion volume. READ MORE

Paperback: £25.00

The Early Medieval Monastic Site at Dacre, Cumbria

Christine Howard-Davis

This volume examines the early medieval site of St Andrew’s, Dacre—known from Bede’s account and later medieval references—and considers its rich sculptural finds and archaeological investigations. Excavations from the 1980s shed new light on the monastery’s layout and long‑standing historical significance. READ MORE

Paperback: £22.50

Roman and Medieval Carlisle: The Northern Lanes, Excavations 1978-82. Volume One

Christine Howard-Davis

This volume reports on major 1978–82 excavations in Carlisle’s Lanes, one of northern England’s largest urban archaeological projects. Focusing on the northern Lanes trenches, it presents evidence for pre‑Roman and Roman occupation uncovered during redevelopment of this densely built historic area. READ MORE

Paperback: £25.00

From Mesolithic Encampment to Medieval Estate: The Archaeology of the Bay Gateway

Christine Howard-Davis

This volume reports on archaeological work for the Bay Gateway road scheme, tracing 9,000 years of activity in the Lune Valley. Excavations in 2014, following years of survey and evaluation, revealed prehistoric, medieval, and post‑medieval remains across seven key areas along the route. READ MORE

Paperback: £25.00

Scots Dyke to Turnpike: The Archaeology of the A66, Greta Bridge to Scotch Corner

Christine Howard-Davis

This volume presents excavations from the A66 upgrade between Greta Bridge and Scotch Corner, revealing remains from prehistory to the 19th century. Key findings include new early–middle Iron Age dating for Scots Dyke, placing it within a wider Iron Age and Roman landscape explored through a multidisciplinary approach. READ MORE

Hardback: £15.00

Norton Priory: Monastery to Museum

Christine Howard-Davis

Excavations carried out at the Augustinian Priory of St Mary in Norton, Cheshire, which was founded in 1134. READ MORE

Hardback: £50.00

The Archaeology of the A1 (M) Darrington to Dishforth DBFO Road Scheme

Christine Howard-Davis

This monograph presents results from excavations at over 60 sites along the A1(M) Darrington–Dishforth route, highlighting major discoveries including a Beaker burial and Iron Age chariot burial at Ferry Fryston, a large Iron Age settlement near Micklefield, and a high‑status medieval site at Wetherby Lane. READ MORE

Hardback: £25.00

Old Abbey Farm Risley: Building Survey and Excavation at a Medieval Moated Site

Christine Howard-Davis

This book reports on 1990s excavations at Old Abbey Farm, Risley, where archaeologists investigated a moated medieval site beneath standing 17th‑century buildings. A unique experiment separated building survey and excavation teams to compare methods, with results later featured in a BBC Countryfile documentary. READ MORE

Paperback: £20.00

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