09-16-2012, 09:25 PM
Yet if you think of it, the valley floor offers no protection whatsoever.
I think that's why the "valley acting as a rampart" implies the Romans were on the top of the ridges surrounding a valley, hence CS and Dunstable are a good fit. But you are taking a brave route in not interpreting the text/topography in the accepted way, I applaud this.
I don't understand the comment about one spring?????
I understood this to be a reference to Steve's methodology regarding water supply as a logistical determinant but I'm sure Moi can elaborate.
I think that's why the "valley acting as a rampart" implies the Romans were on the top of the ridges surrounding a valley, hence CS and Dunstable are a good fit. But you are taking a brave route in not interpreting the text/topography in the accepted way, I applaud this.
I don't understand the comment about one spring?????
I understood this to be a reference to Steve's methodology regarding water supply as a logistical determinant but I'm sure Moi can elaborate.