John Zant

BOOKS BY THIS CONTRIBUTOR

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

John Zant

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 Maryport Roman Settlement Project

John Zant

This volume reports on 2013–14 training excavations at the Roman fort’s extramural settlement in Maryport. Work on one building plot revealed timber strip buildings, road surfaces, and occupation beginning in the late Hadrianic period, offering new insight into the layout and development of the settlement. READ MORE

Paperback: £25.00

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

John Zant

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

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

John Zant

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

The Carlisle Millennium Project: Excavations in Carlisle 1998-2001. Volume 1

John Zant

This volume reports on the 1998–2001 excavations south of Carlisle Castle, conducted ahead of the Millennium Project. Five trenches and prior geophysical surveys revealed remains from the Roman fort and medieval castle’s outer ward, in an area expected to include the ditch dividing castle and city. READ MORE

Hardback: £25.00

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