SEEKING THE SAXON SHORE: A Guide to the Coastal Forts of Roman Britain

The Saxon Shore fortifications symbolize Britain's fragile frontier against persistent, shifting threats. Details the ten to twelve forts that were built around strategic harbors, how most of them have stood the test of time, and how three have vanished. Several became the sites of Norman castles, others have associations with early Christianity; all have a story to tell. Seeks to be both a practical guide to locating and exploring these ancient sites and a handbook for bringing them to life. Contains 39 mono and color illustrations.