Britain: A Granary for Rome?

Synopsis

The state of British agriculture at the time of the Roman invasion is a subject of dispute among archaeologists. Explores the implications of this dispute through the study of two sites: the Lunt Roman Fort, near Coventry, where there are traces of three enormous granaries, and Butser Ancient Farm in Hampshire where research indicates there could have been substantial grain production. Dr Peter Reynolds, director of Butser, concludes that British supplies of grain may have been the principal reason for the Roman invasion.

Series

Rome: The Augustan Age, Course A293

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 23 min.

Year of production

1983

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Subjects

Archaeology; Classical studies

Keywords

agriculture; Roman Empire

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

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