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The BAR British Series is a long-running academic publication series focusing on archaeological research in Britain, featuring studies on various historical periods and regions. The series includes works on woodland exploitation, pottery industries, Anglo-Saxon burial practices, coastal archaeology, and the placement of castles during the Norman conquest. Each volume contributes to the broader understanding of Britain's archaeological heritage through detailed, site-specific investigations.

Books in this series

Ordered by first publication where known. The official numbering for this series is incomplete in our sources, so we don't show series numbers we can't verify.

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  2. The Pottery Industry of Stamford, Lincolnshire, c. AD 850-1250

    1980 · Kathy Kilmurry

    The Pottery Industry of Stamford, Lincolnshire, c. AD 850-1250 is a 1980 book by Kathy Kilmurry. It is book 84 of the series BAR British Series.

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    Anglo-Saxon Amulets and Curing Stones (BAR)

    1981 · Audrey L. Meaney

    Anglo-Saxon Amulets and Curing Stones is an archaeological study focusing on amulets, talismans, and curing stones found in the burial records of…

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  4. Cover of The Roman military defence of the British provinces in its later phases

    The Roman military defence of the British provinces in its later phases

    1982 · Derek A. Welsby

    The Roman military defence of the British provinces in its later phases is a 1982 book by Derek A. Welsby. It is book 101 of the series BAR British…

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  5. Cover of Ritual and rubbish in the Iron Age of Wessex

    Ritual and rubbish in the Iron Age of Wessex

    1995 · J. D. Hill

    Ritual and rubbish in the Iron Age of Wessex is a 1995 book by J. D. Hill. It is book 242 of the series BAR British Series. The listed edition runs…

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  6. Cover of Use of Grave Goods in Conversion Period England, C.600-c.850 (British Archaeological Reports (BAR) British)

    Use of Grave Goods in Conversion Period England, C.600-c.850 (British Archaeological Reports (BAR) British)

    1997 · Helen Geake

    Use of Grave Goods in Conversion Period England, C.600-c.850 (British Archaeological Reports (BAR) British) is a 1997 book by Helen Geake. It is book…

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  7. Cover of Markets, Minsters and Metal-detectors (British Archaeological Reports (BAR) British S.)

    Markets, Minsters and Metal-detectors (British Archaeological Reports (BAR) British S.)

    2000 · Katharina Ulmschneider

    Markets, Minsters and Metal-detectors (British Archaeological Reports (BAR) British S.) is a 2000 book by Katharina Ulmschneider. It is book 307 of…

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  8. Placing Castles in the Conquest

    2005 · Andrew Lowerre

    Placing Castles in the Conquest is a 2005 book by Andrew Lowerre. It is book 385 of the series BAR British Series.

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  9. Cover of The forest, park and palace of Clarendon, c.1200-c. 1650

    The forest, park and palace of Clarendon, c.1200-c. 1650

    2005 · Amanda Richardson

    The forest, park and palace of Clarendon, c.1200-c. 1650 is a 2005 book by Amanda Richardson. It is book 387 of the series BAR British Series.…

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  10. The archaeology of woodland exploitation in the greater Exmoor area in the historic period

    2005 · Judith A. Cannell

    The archaeology of woodland exploitation in the greater Exmoor area in the historic period is a 2005 book by Judith A. Cannell. It is book 398 of the…

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  11. Excavations at Pevensey Castle, 1936 To 1964

    2009 · Malcolm Lyne

    Excavations at Pevensey Castle, 1936 To 1964 is a 2009 book by Malcolm Lyne. It is book 503 of the series BAR British Series. Catalog genres:…

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  12. Lines of Archaeological Investigation along the North Cornish Coast

    2014 · Andy M. Jones and Henrietta Quinnell

    Lines of Archaeological Investigation along the North Cornish Coast is a 2014 book by Andy M. Jones, Henrietta Quinnell. It is book 594 of the series…

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  13. Bronze Age Metalwork of South Western Britain

    2015 · Matthew Knight and Susan M. Pearce

    Bronze Age Metalwork of South Western Britain is a 2015 book by Matthew Knight, Susan M. Pearce. It is book 610 of the series BAR British Series.

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the BAR British Series books in?

Read them in publication order — the list above is sorted by first publication where known, starting with “Bronze Age Hoards”.

How many books are in the BAR British Series series?

We list 13 books , published between 1979–2015.

Where can I buy the BAR British Series books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.