Description: A photographic guide to mineralised plant and insect remains of archaeological significance. Photographs for each taxon are accompanied by identification criteria, archaeological examples, information on modern ecology, and the interpretative value. The guide covers the most commonly found mineralised taxa from cesspits, drains and middens of prehistoric to post-medieval date.
Brief description: Historic England hold an outstanding range of photographs, plans and drawings in their public archive, covering the historic environment of England and publish books on a wide variety of subjects to help the understanding, value, care for and enjoyment of the historic environment.