A Description of the Deverel Barrow, Opened A. D. 1825: Also, a Minute Account of the Kimmeridge Coal Money (1826)

By William Augustus Miles

Book Overview

""A Description of the Deverel Barrow, Opened A.D. 1825"" is a book written by William Augustus Miles that provides a detailed account of the excavation of the Deverel Barrow, a prehistoric burial mound located in Wiltshire, England. The book describes the various artifacts and remains found within the barrow, including pottery, weapons, and human bones. In addition to the description of the Deverel Barrow, the book also includes a section on the Kimmeridge Coal Money, a series of small, carved tokens made from coal that were used as currency in the 17th and 18th centuries. Miles provides a detailed account of the history and use of the coal money, as well as descriptions and illustrations of the various types of tokens.Overall, ""A Description of the Deverel Barrow, Opened A.D. 1825"" is a valuable resource for those interested in archaeology and the history of prehistoric England, as well as those interested in the unique currency used in the Kimmeridge region centuries ago.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165256363
• ISBN13: 9781165256365
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"