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Lullingstone, in Kent, England, is a Roman villa which was in use for almost the whole period of the Roman occupation of Britain during the fourth century A.D. Throughout this teacher's handbook, emphasis is placed on the archaeological evidence for conclusions about the use of the site, and there are suggested activities to help students understand the techniques and methods of archaeology. The handbook shows how the site relates to its environment in a geographical context and suggests how its mosaics and wall paintings can be used as stimuli for creative work, either written or artistic. It states that the evidence for building techniques can also be examined in the light of the technology curriculum, using the Roman builder activity sheet. The handbook consists of the following sections: Why Visit Lullingstone Villa?; Understanding the Site (Historical Background; Lullingstone's Later History; Roman Villas in Kent); Timeline; Documentary Sources; Resource Sheets (Understanding Archaeology; Found at Lullingstone; Religion and Ritual; The Roman Builder's Handbook; Mosaics; Life in the Villa; Taking a Bath at Lullingstone); Educational Approaches (Building Techniques; Everyday Life at Lullingstone; Religion; Archaeology; Presenting the Site to Visitors; Lullingstone across the Curriculum); Activity Sheets (Archaeology Training Sheet; Lullingstone on Display; Pagan or Christian?; The Roman Builder; Then and Now); and Bibliography and Resources. Contains a bibliography and list of resources. (BT)