Death and Taxes

Death and Taxes, Volume 1, provides a detailed archaeological examination of a significant site located on the outskirts of Higham Ferrers in Northamptonshire. This work focuses on the Anglo-Saxons and medieval history of Great Britain through extensive survey and excavation data. The research highlights a large 8th-century complex of buildings and enclosures that likely functioned as a purpose-built tribute centre for a royal estate.

The findings suggest this site served as a hub for regional administration, managing both economic and judicial affairs. Evidence from the excavations indicates that various goods were redistributed through this center rather than consumed locally. This volume also explores the site's transition into a medieval industrial estate, featuring a well-preserved pottery manufactory. Death and Taxes, Volume 1, offers vital insights into the complex social and administrative structures of early British antiquity.