Roman military supply in North-East England : an analysis of and an alternative to the Piercebridge Formula

Based on a PhD thesis presented to Newcastle University in 1992, this book assesses through a specific survey area the efficiency of Raymond Selkirk's Piercebridge formula for Roman river transportation systems across Britain. Evidence for the formula is examined at ten sites across the North-east, and an alternative to the Piercebridge formula method of supply to the Roman army in the North-east is advanced. Front Cover Copyright Table of Contents Figures Plates Tables Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter One: The Theory of the Piercebridge formula Chapter Two: Evidence for the Piercebridge formula in Area 1 Chapter Three: Evidence for the Piercebridge formula in Area 2 Chapter Four: Evidence for the Piercebridgeformula in Area 3 Chapter Five: An Alternative Method of Supply to Roman forts in the North-east General Conclusions Appendixes ANCIENT SOURCES MODERN SOURCES FIGURES PLATES TABLES James D. Anderson. Adapted From A Phd Thesis Submitted To The Department Of Archaeology, University Of Newcastle Upon Tyne In November, 1992--p. V. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 108-123).