Author:
Publisher: Stationery Office Books (TSO)
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Archaeological Inventory of County Leitrim
Author:
Publisher: Stationery Office Books (TSO)
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Publisher: Stationery Office Books (TSO)
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Holy Wells of Ireland
Author: Celeste Ray
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0253066697
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
The storied landscapes of Ireland are dotted with holy wells--hallowed springs, pools, ponds, and lakes credited with curative powers and often associated with Catholic and indigenous saints. While many of these sites have been recently lost to development, others are visited daily for devotions and remain the focus of annual community gatherings. Encouraging both their use and protection, Holy Wells of Ireland delves into these irreplaceable resources of spiritual, archaeological, and historical significance. Reserves of localized spiritual practices, holy wells are also ecosystems in themselves and provide habitats for rare and culturally meaningful flora and fauna. The shift toward a "post-Catholic" Ireland has prompted renewed interest in holy wells as popular domains with organic faith traditions. Of the roughly 3,000 holy wells documented across Ireland, some attract international pilgrims and others are stewarded by a single family. Featuring 140 color images, this remarkable volume shares the transdisciplinary work of contributors who study these wells through the overlapping lenses of anthropology, archaeology, art history, biomedicine, folklore, geography, history, and hydrology. Braiding community perspectives with those of scholars across academia, Holy Wells of Ireland considers Irish holy wells as a resilient feature of ever-evolving Irish Christianity, as inspiration to other faith traditions, as places of pilgrimage and healing, and as threatened biocultural resources.
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0253066697
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
The storied landscapes of Ireland are dotted with holy wells--hallowed springs, pools, ponds, and lakes credited with curative powers and often associated with Catholic and indigenous saints. While many of these sites have been recently lost to development, others are visited daily for devotions and remain the focus of annual community gatherings. Encouraging both their use and protection, Holy Wells of Ireland delves into these irreplaceable resources of spiritual, archaeological, and historical significance. Reserves of localized spiritual practices, holy wells are also ecosystems in themselves and provide habitats for rare and culturally meaningful flora and fauna. The shift toward a "post-Catholic" Ireland has prompted renewed interest in holy wells as popular domains with organic faith traditions. Of the roughly 3,000 holy wells documented across Ireland, some attract international pilgrims and others are stewarded by a single family. Featuring 140 color images, this remarkable volume shares the transdisciplinary work of contributors who study these wells through the overlapping lenses of anthropology, archaeology, art history, biomedicine, folklore, geography, history, and hydrology. Braiding community perspectives with those of scholars across academia, Holy Wells of Ireland considers Irish holy wells as a resilient feature of ever-evolving Irish Christianity, as inspiration to other faith traditions, as places of pilgrimage and healing, and as threatened biocultural resources.
The Prehistoric Artefacts of Northern Ireland
Author: Harry Welsh
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1789699541
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
The last in a trilogy of monographs designed to provide a baseline survey of the prehistoric sites of Northern Ireland, this monograph considers the prehistoric artefacts that have been found in Northern Ireland. It aims to provide a basis for further research, and also to stimulate local interest in the prehistory of Northern Ireland.
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1789699541
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
The last in a trilogy of monographs designed to provide a baseline survey of the prehistoric sites of Northern Ireland, this monograph considers the prehistoric artefacts that have been found in Northern Ireland. It aims to provide a basis for further research, and also to stimulate local interest in the prehistory of Northern Ireland.
Archaeology and Folklore
Author: Amy Gazin-Schwartz
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113463465X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Archaeology and Folklore explores the complex relationship between the two disciplines to demonstrate what they might learn from each other. This collection includes theoretical discussions and case studies drawn from Western Europe, the Mediterranean and North. They explore the differences between popular traditions relating to historic sites and archaeological interpretations of their history and meaning.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113463465X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Archaeology and Folklore explores the complex relationship between the two disciplines to demonstrate what they might learn from each other. This collection includes theoretical discussions and case studies drawn from Western Europe, the Mediterranean and North. They explore the differences between popular traditions relating to historic sites and archaeological interpretations of their history and meaning.
The Archaeology of Caves in Ireland
Author: Marion Dowd
Publisher: Oxbow Books
ISBN: 1782978143
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
The Archaeology of Caves in Ireland is a ground-breaking and unique study of the enigmatic, unseen and dark silent world of caves. People have engaged with caves for the duration of human occupation of the island, spanning 10,000 years. In prehistory, subterranean landscapes were associated with the dead and the spirit world, with evidence for burials, funerary rituals and votive deposition. The advent of Christianity saw the adaptation of caves as homes and places of storage, yet they also continued to feature in religious practice. Medieval mythology and modern folklore indicate that caves were considered places of the supernatural, being particularly associated with otherworldly women. Through a combination of archaeology, mythology and popular religion, this book takes the reader on a fascinating journey that sheds new light on a hitherto neglected area of research. It encourages us to consider what underground activities might reveal about the lives lived aboveground, and leaves us in no doubt as to the cultural significance of caves in the past.
Publisher: Oxbow Books
ISBN: 1782978143
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
The Archaeology of Caves in Ireland is a ground-breaking and unique study of the enigmatic, unseen and dark silent world of caves. People have engaged with caves for the duration of human occupation of the island, spanning 10,000 years. In prehistory, subterranean landscapes were associated with the dead and the spirit world, with evidence for burials, funerary rituals and votive deposition. The advent of Christianity saw the adaptation of caves as homes and places of storage, yet they also continued to feature in religious practice. Medieval mythology and modern folklore indicate that caves were considered places of the supernatural, being particularly associated with otherworldly women. Through a combination of archaeology, mythology and popular religion, this book takes the reader on a fascinating journey that sheds new light on a hitherto neglected area of research. It encourages us to consider what underground activities might reveal about the lives lived aboveground, and leaves us in no doubt as to the cultural significance of caves in the past.
Antiquity
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Archaeology
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
Includes section "Reviews."
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Archaeology
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
Includes section "Reviews."
Portal Tombs in the Landscape
Author: Tatjana Kytmannow
Publisher: British Archaeological Reports Oxford Limited
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Accompanying CD-ROM includes catalogue of portal tombs, Excel databases, and jpeg files with maps.
Publisher: British Archaeological Reports Oxford Limited
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Accompanying CD-ROM includes catalogue of portal tombs, Excel databases, and jpeg files with maps.
Index of Archaeological Papers
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Archaeology
Languages : en
Pages : 744
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Archaeology
Languages : en
Pages : 744
Book Description
Hillforts, Warfare and Society in Bronze Age Ireland
Author: William O'Brien
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1784916560
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 538
Book Description
This is the first project to study hillforts in relation to warfare and conflict in Bronze Age Ireland. This project combines remote sensing and GIS-based landscape analysis with conventional archaeological survey to investigate ten prehistoric hillforts across southern Ireland.
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1784916560
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 538
Book Description
This is the first project to study hillforts in relation to warfare and conflict in Bronze Age Ireland. This project combines remote sensing and GIS-based landscape analysis with conventional archaeological survey to investigate ten prehistoric hillforts across southern Ireland.
Archaeological Inventory of County Galway
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Archaeological surveying
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Archaeological surveying
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description