The Archaeology of the 11th Century ─ Continuities and Transformations

The Archaeology of the Eleventh Century explores this formative period of English history and in particular the impact of the Conquest of England by the Normans. The volume examines how the Normans contributed to local culture, religion and society through a range of topics including food culture, funerary practices, the development of castles and their impact, and how both urban and rural life evolved during the eleventh century. Through its nuanced approach to the complex relationships and regional identities which characterized the period, this collection stimulates renewed debate and challenges some of the long-standing myths surrounding the Conquest.

Dawn M. Hadley is Head of the Department of Archaeology at the University of Sheffield.

Chris C Dyer is Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Exeter.