The prehistory and early history of Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Berkshire, Avon, and the city of Bristol.

Describes the confiscation of lands, properties, buildings and treasures of the English monasteries at the hands of Henry VIII and Thomas Cromwell.

"First published in 1975 by Gill and Macmillan Ltd."--T.p. verso. Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-126) and index.