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Laying the Foundations: A History and Archaeology of the Trent Valley Sand and Gravel Industry
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paperback. Num Pages: 160 pages, b/w and col illus. BIC Classification: 1DBKEM; HDT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 13. Weight in Grams: 504.
A pioneering regional study of one of the UK's key heavy industries in the 20th century - aggregates. Combining archaeological fieldwork with historical research and oral testimony, Tim Cooper traces the development of the industry through the 20th century, the machinery and processes used in quarrying, issues of supply and storeage, its place in the wider industry, and perhaps most prominently its significant impact on the Trent Valley landscape.
A pioneering regional study of one of the UK's key heavy industries in the 20th century - aggregates. Combining archaeological fieldwork with historical research and oral testimony, Tim Cooper traces the development of the industry through the 20th century, the machinery and processes used in quarrying, issues of supply and storeage, its place in the wider industry, and perhaps most prominently its significant impact on the Trent Valley landscape.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Council for British Archaeology United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
York, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781902771762
SKU
V9781902771762
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