The Construction of Hadrian's Wall

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  • Engels
  • Paperback
  • 9781841716466
  • 01 december 2004
  • 243 pagina's
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Written by a stone mason and setter-out, a cathedral Clerk of Works and an independent stone consultant, this thesis is a well-researched and insightful study of all aspects of the construction of Hadrian's Wall. The introduction sets the scene with discussion of Rome's frontier policy and how walls such as this one fitted in, as well as the geology and landscape around Hadrian's Wall. What follows is a detailed study of the practical aspects and processes involved in building the walls, milecastles, turrets, forts, gateways amd ditches. Chapters examine archaeological and some textual evidence for the concept, design and survey of the wall, quarrying, working the stone, hoisting, mortar, scaffolding, transportation, building operations, and the organisation of work. In offering scenarios for these processes and procedures, Hill argues that there are many large gaps in our knowledge about the construction of the wall. However, he does present some important conclusions, for example, about the quality of workmanship, why subsequent rebuilding was necessary, the impact of quarrying on the local area, the rate at which the wall was built, the quantities of water required, the capacity of lifting gear, as well as new insights into the design and function of certain structural features. An excellent study.

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Oorspronkelijke releasedatum
01 december 2004
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243
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PR Hill
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Bar Publishing

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210 mm
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297 mm
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297 mm
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969 g

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