The description of discoveries of Roman Architectural Remains in Britain are scattered so widely that on the suggestion of the late Mr George E. Fox I commenced this Bibliographical List, in the hope that the student of the future might thus easily obtain all available information regarding any excavated site. The List may also serve two other purposes: either to prevent needless excavations on sites that have been exhaustively explored or on the other hand to stimulate the thorough exploration and planning of sites hitherto only imperfectly investigated.

It has been found necessary to omit obscure evidence of buildings, as for instance where roof tiles have been found without a trace of any foundations. Burial sites although indicating the probable proximity of dwellings, remains of which indeed may actually exist to-day and await discovery, are also excluded. On the other hand some Forts which have not been explored, but which there is every reason to believe will furnish evidence of architectural remains have been included, as well as a few minor and possibly doubtful sites.

Nearly all the publications referred to may be found in the Library of the Society of Antiquaries of London. I cannot boast of having exhausted all works which may contain references. It is more than probable that there may be some books and periodicals which refer to remains of buildings contained in this list and in most cases quoted or gleaned from the books I have cited. Newspaper notices have been generally omitted ; but it is to be hoped that no important work will be found missing.