Publisher's Synopsis
Ribchester (Bremetenacum), on the northern edge of the Ribble flood plain, has been known as a major Roman establishment since the time of Leland. The excavations in this volume were carried out prior to an extension to the cemetery of St Wilfrid's church at the northern edge of the Roman fort. The degree of waterlogged preservation has allowed for multidisciplinary studies, which greatly enhance the evidence for daily life in a way not often recovered. Excavation revealed remarkable evidence for the demolition of the first timber fort (constructed c 72 AD), prior to its replacement in stone, and the construction to the north of a large timber building, possibly associated with metalworking. The site was almost certainly abandoned by the end of the 2nd century.
