Great Britain and Ireland contain thousands of earthen structures, ranging from monumental earthworks to individual buildings and humble dwellings. Earth buildings are essential to the character of many parts of the countryside, yet often go unrecognised. Terra Britannica outlines the range of earth building types and materials encountered. It is divided into regional chapters, each of which discusses the historical, geological and social, as well as technological, aspects of traditional earth construction in that region. ...
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Great Britain and Ireland contain thousands of earthen structures, ranging from monumental earthworks to individual buildings and humble dwellings. Earth buildings are essential to the character of many parts of the countryside, yet often go unrecognised. Terra Britannica outlines the range of earth building types and materials encountered. It is divided into regional chapters, each of which discusses the historical, geological and social, as well as technological, aspects of traditional earth construction in that region. The book concludes with three chapters on the archaeology of earth, on World Heritage sites in Britain, and on earthen architecture in the new millennium. Published in association with English Heritage.
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 9781902916132.
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Very Good. 8.25 x 11.75. Covers have minor wear and curling, binding tight, pages unmarked, xii + 59 pages, discussion of English and Irish structures built of earth and other natural materials, including thatch, with details on layouts and construction and lots of bw illustrations, fascinating look at early constructions with minimal carbon footprints that may make sense again.
