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:DE-862
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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:Available through Archaeopress Digital Subscription Service.
Physical Description:1 online resource (ii, 172 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and colour), map
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1784910457
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