Northern England and Southern Scotland in the Central Middle Ages

ANGUS WINCHESTER is Emeritus Professor of Local and Landscape History at Lancaster University. His interests in common land have developed over many years, arising originally out of research into the history of upland landscapes in northern England. He was also, the first Director of VCH Cumbria until his retirement from Lancaster University in 2016. ANGUS WINCHESTER is Emeritus Professor of Local and Landscape History at Lancaster University. His interests in common land have developed over many years, arising originally out of research into the history of upland landscapes in northern England. He was also, the first Director of VCH Cumbria until his retirement from Lancaster University in 2016. David Ditchburn is Associate Professor in Medieval History at Trinity College Dublin. He has edited several books and published many articles on both religion in, and the society and economy of, medieval Scotland. Dr FIONA EDMONDS is Professor of History and Director of the Regional Heritage Centre at Lancaster University. JANET BURTON is Professor of Medieval History at University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Lampeter and the author of many books and articles on monastic history.

• Introduction: 'Middle Britain' in Context, c.900-c.1300 - Keith StringerKingdom and Identity: A Scottish Perspective - Dauvit BrounLaw, Governance and Jurisdiction - Keith StringerLanguages and Names - Simon Taylor and Fiona EdmondsDioceses, Saints' Cults and Monasteries - Janet BurtonParishes and Churches - Richard OramLords and Tenants - Richard H BritnellRural Settlement Patterns on the Ground - Piers DixonShielings and Common Pastures - Angus J L WinchesterTown and Trade - David DitchburnFortifications - Philip Dixon and Christopher Tabraham

[A] stimulating volume.