The Clayton Collection
Subtitle: An archaeological appraisal of a 19th century collection of Roman artefacts from Hadrian's Wall
Publisher: British Archaeological Reports Oxford Ltd
Published: Mar 29, 2019
Language: eng
Format: paperback
Number of pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9781407321479
Description: "Examines the archaeological material from Hadrian's Wall within the significant Clayton Collection. The Collection was formed through the work of John Clayton, antiquarian and landowner, in the 19th century. His work took place at a pivotal time in the study of Hadrian's Wall, as public interest was growing, access was improving, and the discipline of archaeology was developing. As part of a large network of antiquarians, Clayton excavated, studied and published his discoveries. After his death, his archaeological estate was retained, and the Collection was moved into a museum in 1896. Despite being in the public domain for so long, the material has never been studied as a whole, or in the light of its 19th century creation. This work is the first to bring together the history and development of the collection alongside the material itself. It offers an insight into how important antiquarian collections can provide valuable information about Roman life."--Back cover (page 4 of cover).
Notes: Source title: The Clayton Collection: An archaeological appraisal of a 19th century collection of Roman artefacts from Hadrian's Wall (646) (BAR British)