The origins of Ireland's holy wells:

This work re-assesses archaeological research into holy well sites in Ireland and the evidence for votive deposition at watery sites throughout northwest European prehistory. Ray examines a much-ignored and diminishing archaeological resource; moving beyond debates about the possible Celticity of th...

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Main Author: Ray, R. Celeste (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Archaeopress [2014]
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Online Access:UBW01
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Summary:This work re-assesses archaeological research into holy well sites in Ireland and the evidence for votive deposition at watery sites throughout northwest European prehistory. Ray examines a much-ignored and diminishing archaeological resource; moving beyond debates about the possible Celticity of these sites in order to gain a deeper understanding of patterns among sacred watery sites. The text considers how and why sacred springs are archaeologically-resistant sites and what has actually been found at the few excavated in Ireland
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource Illustrationen
ISBN:9781784910457

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