Humphrey Welfare is Visiting Fellow in the School of History, Classics, and Archaeology at the University of Newcastle. Formerly he was Director of the Architectural and Archaeological Survey at the Royal Commission, and, after merger with English Heritage, the Director of Research Projects. His last post before retirement in 2011 was as English Heritage Planning and Development Director for the North. Humphrey has published over 40 papers in peer-reviewed journals on the archaeology and history of southern Scotland and northern England, as well as 3 books, including Roman Camps in England: The Field Archaeology (with V. Swan, HMSO, 1995). He is a former Editor of the Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.

Welfare’s labour of devotion to someone who lived, thrived and survived through tumultuous times has produced an impressive work.

• Prologue: a dinner party for Captain Cook Acknowledgements; Introduction Chapter 1: Foundations Chapter 2: The map-maker: developing the soldier’s eye Chapter 3: The military Engineer: reconnaissance, resources, and fortifications Chapter 4: The antiquary in the field: empathy with the army of Rome Chapter 5: The practical and sociable scientist: hypsometry and the Royal Society Chapter 6: The geodesist: large triangles and miniscule adjustments Chapter 7: Aftermath and legacy: the birth of the Ordnance Survey Appendix 1: Chronology; Appendix 2: General Roy’s Instructions on Reconnoitring; Appendix 3: Glossary; Abbreviations; Bibliographical references; Index

Humphrey Welfare is Visiting Fellow in the School of History, Classics, and Archaeology at the University of Newcastle. Formerly he was Director of the Architectural and Archaeological Survey at the Royal Commission, and, after merger with English Heritage, the Director of Research Projects. His last post before retirement in 2011 was as English Heritage Planning and Development Director for the North. Humphrey has published over 40 papers in peer-reviewed journals on the archaeology and history of southern Scotland and northern England, as well as 3 books, including Roman Camps in England: The Field Archaeology (with V. Swan, HMSO, 1995). He is a former Editor of the Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.

Welfare’s labour of devotion to someone who lived, thrived and survived through tumultuous times has produced an impressive work.

• Prologue: a dinner party for Captain Cook Acknowledgements; Introduction Chapter 1: Foundations Chapter 2: The map-maker: developing the soldier’s eye Chapter 3: The military Engineer: reconnaissance, resources, and fortifications Chapter 4: The antiquary in the field: empathy with the army of Rome Chapter 5: The practical and sociable scientist: hypsometry and the Royal Society Chapter 6: The geodesist: large triangles and miniscule adjustments Chapter 7: Aftermath and legacy: the birth of the Ordnance Survey Appendix 1: Chronology; Appendix 2: General Roy’s Instructions on Reconnoitring; Appendix 3: Glossary; Abbreviations; Bibliographical references; Index