The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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Wiltshire Archaeological Magazine is in Prehistory.
Boyton Church, in the Vale of Wylye.
Tumulus [Monkton Fields Long Barrow] at Winterbourne-Monkton. Discovery of an Ancient Tumulus, At Winterbourne-Monkton.
On the Barrow of Lanhill near Chippenham. with remarks on the site of, and the events connected with The Battles of Cynuit and Ethandun, A.D. 878 By John Thurnam [aged 45], M.D. F.S.A.
Account of a Barrow On Roundway Hill near Devizes, Opened In April, 1855. By Mr. Cunnington, F.G.S.
On a Cromlech-tumulus called Lugbury, near Littleton Drew by John Thurnam [aged 45], M.D., F.S.A.
Abury By William Long, Esq., M.A.
Account of a Barrow on Oldbury Hill, Wilts. Opened by Mr Cunnington, F.G.S, February 1853.
An Account of the British and Anglo-Saxon Barrows on Roundway Hill, in the Parish of Bishop's Cannings, by Mr Cunnington, F.G.S.
Examination of the Barrows on the South Downs of North Wiltshire in 1853-1857 by John Thurnam [aged 48], M.D., F.S.A.
Silbury. By the Rev. A. C. Smith, M.A. Read before the Society at Avebury during the annual Meeting at Marlborough, September, 1859-
Facsmililes of Aubrey's Plans of Abury.
Wayland Smith's Cave or Cromlech, near Lambourn, Berks. By Professor T. L. Donaldson, Architect, Ph. D.
On Wayland's Smithy, and on the Traditions connected with it by John Thurnam [aged 51], M.D., F.S.A.
Notes on Barrow-Diggings in the Parish of Collingbourne Ducis. By the Rev. W. C. Lukis [aged 48].
On A Piece Of Perforated Slate Found at Aldington, Worcestershire, And Illustrative of the Ancient use of Slate discovered in Barrows in Wiltshire. By the Rev. A. H. Winnington Ingram, F.G.S., Hon. Canon.
Examination of a Chambered Long Barrow [West Kennet Long Barrow], at West Kennet, Wiltshire. By John Thurnam [aged 55].
Excavations at Avebury. Under the Direction of the Secretaries of the Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Society, September 29th,— October 5th, 1865.
On Four Lozenge Shaped Flint Javelin Heads from an Oval Barrow near Stonehenge; and On the Leaf Shaped Type of Flint Arrow-Head and its Connection with Long Barrows by John Thurnam [aged 57], M.D., F.S.A.
A Report of Diggings made in Silbury Hill, and in the Ground Adjoining. By the Rev. Prebendary Wilkinson.
Notes of a Long Barrow on Oldbury Hill
On Long Barrows and Round Barrows by John Thurnam [aged 61], Esq, M.D., F.S.A. Report of an Address delivered on Bratton Down, during an Execursion of the Society, August 8th, 1872.
Supposed Stone-Circle near Abury
Abury Notes. By William Long, Esq., M.A., F.S.A.
Avebury — The Beckhampton Avenue. By the Rev. Bryan King [aged 66], M.A.
Some Undescribed Articles in the Stourhead Collection by W. Cunnington, Esq., F.G.S.
Extracts from a Note Book by Sir R C Hoare.
Ringsbury Camp.
Notes on Bowl's Barrow. By Mr Cunnington.
Opening of Barrows, &c., near Haxon. By William Cunnington.
The attention of the Committee has been called during the year, amongst other things, to the proposed cleaning and scraping of the Market Cross at Salisbury, and to the injury being done to the fine long barrow at Winterbourne Stoke cross roads. The Salisbury Town Council yielded to the representations made by our Society and by the Society of Antiquaries, and has decided not to scrape the stonework of the Market Cross. The Secretary lost no time in interceding for the preservation of one of the finest of the long barrows, and it is hoped that further damage to it is averted.
Notes on the Opening of a Bronze Age Barrow at Manton [Manton Barrow aka Preshute G1a], near Marlborough By Mrs M E Cunnington [aged 37].
Avebury, Orientation of the Avenues. Sir Norman Lockyer, in Nature, Jan. 16tb, 1908, pp. 249—251.
The Discovery Of A Chamber In The Long Barrow At Lanhill [Lanhill Long Barrow aka Hubba's Low], Near Chippenham. By Maud E. Cunnington [aged 40].
Notes On Barrows [King's Play Hill Long Barrow, King's Play Hill Round Barrow 1, King's Play Hill Round Barrow 2] On King's Play Down, Heddington. By Maud E. Cunnington [aged 40].
June 1913. The Re-Erection of Two Fallen Stones [Longstones Cove aka Devil's Quoits], and Discovery of an Interment with Drinking Cup, At Avebury. By Mrs. M. E. Cunnington [aged 43].
June 1914. List Of The Long Barrows Of Wiltshire. By Mrs. M. E. Cunnington [aged 44].
"Blue hard stone, ye same as at Stonehenge," found in Boles [Bowles] Barrow (Heytesbury, I.)
1921 to 1922. Notes on Field-Work In N. Wilts, 1921—1922. By A. D. Passmore.
1924. The "Blue Stone" From Boles Barrow By B. Howard Cunnington [aged 63], F.S.A., Scot.
Figsbury Rings. An Account Of Excavations In 1924. By Mrs. M. E. Cunnington [aged 55].
The "Sanctuary" On Overton Hill, Near Avebury. By M. E. Cunnington [aged 60]. Being an account of excavations carried out by Mr. and Mrs. B. H, Cunnington in 1930.
The Meux Excavation at Avebury.
