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Archaeology Begins Yesterday: Three Centuries of Industry and War

By Mark Horton
The Lodge furnaces, built in 1812 over the Marquis of Stafford's mines at Lilleshall, Shropshire
The Lodge furnaces, built in 1812 over the Marquis of Stafford's mines at Lilleshall, Shropshire.  

The relics of Britain's past give a great 'hands on' experience of history - from the shears used by monks on their enormous moorland sheep farms, to the confusing decoy sites of World War Two. Dig deep, to find out more.

Introduction

Today's archaeologists realise that they can contribute better documentation provided by improved archaeological techniques.

'The latest methods of archaeology, especially arial perspectives, have given us exciting new insights into a past that remained previously undiscovered. '

The latest methods of archaeology, especially arial perspectives, have given us exciting new insights into a past that remained previously undiscovered. In particular, two areas of historical interest, industry and war, benefit from these modern archaeological techniques.

Published: 2003-10-13

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