This new authoritative textbook on the archaeology of Southeast England (principally Kent, Sussex and Surrey) comprises contributions by over 30 leading authorities to provide a comprehensive overview as an informed narrative and interpretation of the archaeology and history of the region. Chapters provide a basic background to the archaeology and history of the region but concentrate on presenting a synthesis of new data acquired since the rise of developer-led archaeology in the mid-1980s. Chronological chapters chart the development of the Southeast by period from the Lower Palaeolithic to the late Saxon period. Part 2 looks at specific aspects of regional diversity by characterizing the archaeological record for key topographical and ecological areas, such as the chalk downs, coastal plain and Weald. Aspects of material culture and economy are considered in Part 3, providing syntheses of latest research into topics such as Roman roads, the contribution of the Portable Antiquities Scheme and the use of extensive noninvasive surveys. This is the first book to look at the region as a whole for a generation and is offered as a tribute to the late Peter Drewett, an outstanding archaeologist of the Southeast region.
