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Books or references for Legionary marching camps
#1
Sorry is this is a redundant topic but I didn't see a particular thread on this...

I am interested in finding books on Legionary marching camps, in particular with details on how they were constructed. I would like to try to replicate it myself so looking for something with some good detail or illustrations on what it would take.

Thanks!
Probatus (aka John)
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#2
Roman Camps in Wales and the Marches Jeffrey L. Davies and Rebecca H. Jones.

Don't buy it from Amazon, as the Museum of Wales sells it for far less.
Moi Watson

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#3
"Roman Camps in Britain", also by Rebecca Jones has plenty of illustrations and amongst the colour plates has images of reconstructed ditches, "caltrop" defences and tent (the last looks to be fabric rather than leather), as well as various aerial shots:

Kindle edition has some preview pages:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Roman-Camps-in-B...+britain#_

There is also a more academic volume on Scotland:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Roman-Camps-Scot...513&sr=1-4

and for England, RCHM's:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Roman-Camps-Engl...in+england

To be honest, though, you are probably best with the Tempus volume as it is about £12 in paberback from Amazon and has a lot of images and probably more than enough detail.

Don't forget the siege camps at Numantia which might be of interest, e.g.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Army-Roman-Repub...s=numantia

Similarly, the camps at Masada are siege camps, in a rather different environment to Britain. I think there are a few images in Yadin's book (I on longer have a copy) but I am sure a bit of image-googling will give you some decent pictures:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Masada-Herods-fo...rds=masada

Regards, John
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#4
Hello,

The below PhD dissertations deal with this subject as well:

Gilliver, C.M., 1993. The Roman Art of War: Theory and Practice. PhD. University of London.
Leslie, A.F., 1995. Roman Temporary Camps in Britain (PhD thesis). PhD. University of Glasgow.

I think they can both be downloaded for free here (you must register).

With regard to primary sources, see especially Pseudo-Hyginus (De munitionibus castrorum), Polybius and Vegetius.

Kind regards,
Alexandr
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#5
Thanks, I will check that book out and I appreciate the tip.
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