Medieval Scarborough : Studies in Trade and Civil Life

Twelve papers tracing the origins and periods of growth and decline of medieval Scarborough.

Contents: Foundation and development in the 12th century (P Dalton); Legendary origins (M Arnold); Mercantile Scarborough (W R Childs); Markets, mills and tolls (C Daniell & K Bould); Urban government and oligarchy (D Crouch); Church life (D Crouch); architecture of St Mary's (L Hoey); Falsgrave Soke and settlement (T Pearson); Topography (T Pearson); Domestic architecture (C Hall); Pottery industry (D normandale); Place- and field-names