| Unit name | Celtic & Roman Archaeology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ARCH11009 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Emeritus Professor. Mark Horton |
| Open unit status | Open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Anthropology and Archaeology |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
The unit will present and discuss the evidence for pre-Roman nucleated settlement, trade and early state formation. The influence of Roman expansion on the tribal societies in north-western Europe will be emphasised and the way in which the local populations reacted to Roman rule will be a pivotal theme. Whilst Roman influence appears to be high at a superficial level, the unit will show how the so-called "Celtic" peoples of north-western Europe subtly adapted Roman customs to produce a distinctive rich and lively culture. The end of Roman influence in the region and the re-emergence of an insular post-Roman culture will also be examined. The evidence will be drawn mainly from Britain and Gaul and the results of the very latest research incorporated into each lecture.
