Archaeology

The Excavation of Cadbury Castle 1966-70, very numerous photo illustrations (mostly b&w, a few in colour), line-drawings, diagrams, maps  and ground-plans, chronological table, bibliographical notes and index, 224 pp, green boards in d/w, d/w a trifle creased at top & bottom edges, otherwise in very good condition, Book Club Associates in association with Thames & Hudson 1975

24.7 x 18.5 cm, 820g, no ISBN

Cadbury Castle is a hill-fort in Somerset, 5 miles north-east of Yeovil.  It is close to the River Cam, and two villages close by are named West Camel and Queen Camel.  This excavation established that the site had been in use after the Roman occupation (c.470-580) and did include a large building (a “great hall”?) about 63 by 34 feet.  However, apart from the names, and the local legend, there is little of any substance to connect the site with King Arthur.

See the description (below) from the dustwrapper flap.

Long out of print.