British Archaeology, no 22, March 1997

On the earth-colours of Neolithic death
In coloured tombs, Neolithic people hoped to rise above death, argues Andy Jones

The first weapons devised only for war
Swords used in battle suggest war often took place during the Bronze Age, writes Sue Bridgford

Country houses behind castle walls
Some castles began as country houses, others remained so, writes John R Kenyon

covering Grimes Graves, amateurs and pay, Iron Age warfare, and Scottish treasure

As looted antiquities keep pouring in let us halt this dreadful trade, writes Peter Addyman

Jim Lang by Rosemary Cramp

Simon Denison talks to Mike Shanks

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