Solid facts about Arthur and his knights have emerged through the recent work of archaeologists. This book examines the historical foundations of the Arthurian tradition, and then, in five archaeological chapters, presents the results of excavations to date at Cadbury (reputed site of Camelot), Tintagel, Glastonbury and less-known places.\ \ An exploration of the historical bases of Arthurian tradition, updated, and with a new introduction.\
Solid facts about Arthur and his knights have emerged through the recent work of archaeologists. This book examines the historical foundations of the Arthurian tradition, and then, in five archaeological chapters, presents the results of excavations to date at Cadbury (reputed site of Camelot), Tintagel, Glastonbury and less-known places.Guardian"A useful compendium of information about the Arthurian problem, the Arthurian legend, and about what archaeology says of western Britain between A.D.and 600...this work is of great importance and interest: long may it continue and propser."
\ Economist"The best sor tof historical detective story."\ \ \ \ \ Guardian"A useful compendium of information about the Arthurian problem, the Arthurian legend, and about what archaeology says of western Britain between A.D.and 600...this work is of great importance and interest: long may it continue and propser."\ \