Hugh is the author of five books and numerous papers covering topics such as the Black Death, the development of the early church, glassmaking and the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
The Dissolution of the Monasteries in England and Wales
Hugh’s most recent book The Dissolution of the Monasteries in England and Wales is available from Equinox Publishing. Nominated as Current Archaeology’s Book of the Year 2022 it has received extremely positive reviews:
“This is undoubtedly an important work of scholarship that will be valuable for many years to come.” - Current Archaeology
“This is an important and long-needed book covering a very difficult and complex subject.” - Dr Glyn Coppack, Former Principal Inspector of Ancient Monuments at English Heritage
“This is a work of scholarship that stands out for tackling an important subject that is out of fashion and making it not only interesting but relevant to a wide range of readers.” - Church Archaeology
“The Dissolution of the Monasteries in England and Wales is the first full-length archaeological treatment of this subject… it makes an important intervention in a field in which scholars have tended to be reluctant to engage with the dissolution.” - Reformation
“What Willmott presents in this book will be invaluable to further work on this interdisciplinary frontier.” - Church History
Hugh is also the author of a number of other books and monographs:
