The Saxon Shore

'The Saxon Shore' is an insightful and descriptive exploration of the chain of Roman forts built along the coast of Britain to defend against maritime invaders. Written by Jessie Mothersole, an accomplished artist and archaeologist, the work takes the reader on a journey through the historical landscape of the late Roman province, focusing on the series of fortifications known as the Litus Saxonicum.The narrative provides a comprehensive survey of these ancient sites, from Brancaster and Burgh Castle in the east to Pevensey and Porchester in the south. Mothersole combines meticulous archaeological observation with a travelogue style, detailing the surviving ruins and the strategic significance of each location. Her writing captures the atmosphere of these historic landmarks while providing valuable context regarding the Roman military presence in Britain and the eventual decline of imperial control.As both a historical study and a record of the sites as they appeared in the early 20th century, 'The Saxon Shore' serves as an important resource for students of Roman history and archaeology. It highlights the enduring structural legacy of Rome and offers a vivid portrayal of the defensive frontiers that once guarded the British coast.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.