ARC 410 – ARCHEOLOGY OF WESSEX

A 10 day fieldtrip based in Salisbury, Wiltshire exploring the archeological monuments and finds of the geographical region of southern England commonly known as Wessex.

This 10 day fieldtrip is based in Salisbury, Wiltshire and will explore the archeological monuments and finds of the geographical region of southern England commonly known as Wessex. This includes prehistoric monuments, such as Stonehenge, Avebury and Maiden Castle; Roman monuments such as the villa at Fishbourne and the Roman Baths at Bath; the Christian monuments at Glastonbury, Winchester and Wells, and the Saxon site of South Cadbury, associated through oral tradition with King Arthur. The area provides a unique opportunity to explore the development of a cultural landscape through time and the re-use of sites in different periods.

Pre-requisites: 300 level archeology course or permission of instructor.

This course satisfies the information literacy and oral presentation requirements.

Students will pay a fee to cover the cost of the field-study trip.

Credit hours: 
3