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Llangorse Crannog

Author : Alan Lane
Publisher : Oxbow Books
ISBN 13 : 1789253098
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (892 download)

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Download or read book Llangorse Crannog written by Alan Lane and published by Oxbow Books. This book was released on 2020-02-28 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The crannog on Llangorse Lake near Brecon in mid Wales was discovered in 1867 and first excavated in 1869 by two local antiquaries, Edgar and Henry Dumbleton, who published their findings over the next four years. In 1988 dendrochronological dates from submerged palisade planks established its construction in the ninth century, and a combined off- and on-shore investigation of the site was started as a joint project between Cardiff University and Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales. The subsequent surveys and excavation (1989-1994, 2004) resulted in the recovery of a remarkable time capsule of life in the late ninth and tenth century, on the only crannog yet identified in Wales. This publication re-examines the early investigations, describes in detail the anatomy of the crannog mound and its construction, and the material culture found. The crannogs treasures include early medieval secular and religious metalwork, evidence for manufacture, the largest depository of early medieval carpentry in Wales and a remarkable richly embroidered silk and linen textile which is fully analysed and placed in context. The crannogs place in Welsh history is explored, as a royal llys (court) within the kingdom of Brycheiniog. Historical record indicates the site was destroyed in 916 by Aethelflaed, the Mercian queen, in the course of the Viking wars of the early tenth century. The subsequent significance of the crannog in local traditions and its post-medieval occupation during a riotous dispute in the reign Elizabeth I are also discussed. Two logboats from the vicinity of the crannog are analysed, and a replica described. The cultural affinities of the crannog and its material culture is assessed, as are their relationship to origin myths for the kingdom, and to probable links with early medieval Ireland. The folk tales associated with the lake are explored, in a book that brings together archaeology, history, myths and legends, underwater and terrestrial archaeology.

The Christian Celts

Author : Mark Redknap
Publisher : National Museum Wales
ISBN 13 : 9780720003543
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book The Christian Celts written by Mark Redknap and published by National Museum Wales. This book was released on 1991 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Art and Worship in the Insular World

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Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004467513
Total Pages : 413 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book Art and Worship in the Insular World written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2021-08-16 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book examines the lived experience of worship in early medieval England and Ireland, ranging from public experience of church and stone sculptures, to monastic life, to personal contemplation of, and meditation on, manuscript illuminations and other devotional objects.

Life in Early Medieval Wales

Author : Nancy Edwards
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0198733216
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (987 download)

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Download or read book Life in Early Medieval Wales written by Nancy Edwards and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2023-07-13 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research for and the writing of this book was funded by the award of a Leverhulme Trust Major Research Fellowship. The period c. AD300--1050, spanning the collapse of Roman rule to the coming of the Normans, was formative in the development of Wales. Life in Early Medieval Wales considers how people lived in late Roman and early medieval Wales, and how their lives and communities changed over the course of this period. It uses a multidisciplinary approach, focusing on the growing body of archaeological evidence set alongside the early medieval written sources together with place-names and personal names. It begins by analysing earlier research and the range of sources, the significance of the environment and climate change, and ways of calculating time. Discussion of the fourth, fifth, and sixth centuries focuses on the disintegration of the Roman market economy, fragmentation of power, and the emergence of new kingdoms and elites alongside evidence for changing identities, as well as important threads of continuity, notably Latin literacy, Christianity, and the continuation of small-scale farming communities. Early medieval Wales was an entirely rural society. Analysis of the settlement archaeology includes key sites such as hillforts, including Dinas Powys, the royal crannog at Llangorse, and the Viking Age and earlier estate centre at Llanbedrgoch alongside the development, from the seventh century onwards, of new farming and other rural settlements. Consideration is given to changes in the mixed farming economy reflecting climate deterioration and a need for food security, as well as craft working and the roles of exchange, display, and trade reflecting changing outside contacts. At the same time cemeteries and inscribed stones, stone sculpture and early church sites chart the course of conversion to Christianity, the rise of monasticism, and the increasing power of the Church. Finally, discussion of power and authority analyses emerging evidence for sites of assembly, the rise of Mercia, and increasing English infiltration, together with the significance of Offa's and Wat's Dykes, and the Viking impact. Throughout the evidence is placed within a wider context enabling comparison with other parts of Britain and Ireland and, where appropriate, with other parts of Europe to see broader trends, including the impacts of climate, economic, and religious change.

Fortified Settlements in Early Medieval Europe

Author : Neil Christie
Publisher : Oxbow Books
ISBN 13 : 1785702386
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (857 download)

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Download or read book Fortified Settlements in Early Medieval Europe written by Neil Christie and published by Oxbow Books. This book was released on 2016-08-31 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty-three contributions by leading archaeologists from across Europe explore the varied forms, functions and significances of fortified settlements in the 8th to 10th centuries AD. These could be sites of strongly martial nature, upland retreats, monastic enclosures, rural seats, island bases, or urban nuclei. But they were all expressions of control - of states, frontiers, lands, materials, communities - and ones defined by walls, ramparts or enclosing banks. Papers run from Irish cashels to Welsh and Pictish strongholds, Saxon burhs, Viking fortresses, Byzantine castra, Carolingian creations, Venetian barricades, Slavic strongholds, and Bulgarian central places, and coverage extends fully from north-west Europe, to central Europe, the northern Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Strongly informed by recent fieldwork and excavations, but drawing also where available on the documentary record, this important collection provides fully up-to-date reviews and analyses of the archaeologies of the distinctive settlement forms that characterized Europe in the Early Middle Ages.

Mysterious Wales

Author : Chris Barber
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 : 1445658682
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (456 download)

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Download or read book Mysterious Wales written by Chris Barber and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2016-08-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the mysterious and mythic treasures of Wales.

DK Eyewitness Road Trips Great Britain

Author : DK Eyewitness
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN 13 : 0241535948
Total Pages : 1082 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (415 download)

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Download or read book DK Eyewitness Road Trips Great Britain written by DK Eyewitness and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2021-06-17 with total page 1082 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its idyllic market towns, romantic castle ruins and stunning natural landscapes, Great Britain is the perfect destination for a leisurely road trip. It's yours to explore with Road Trips Great Britain, which contains 25 drives across the country, from the sweeping sandy beaches of Cornwall to the dramatic peaks of the Scottish Highlands. Packed with insider tips and information, this easy-to-use guide reveals Great Britain at its best: spectacular sights, hidden gems and authentic local experiences. DK Eyewitness Road Trips Great Britain is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Inside DK Eyewitness Road Trips Great Britain you will find: - 25 easy-to-follow driving tours, each lasting one to five days, including sleepy Cotswold villages, the majestic unspoiled waters of the Lake District and scenic Brecon Beacons National Park - A laminated pull-out road map of Great Britain helps you navigate with ease - Ideas for discovering the character of each area en route: great views, delightful detours along peaceful back roads, walks through historic towns and villages, wine tours and boat trips, and activities such as hiking, cycling and kayaking. - Best local experiences with our pick of the most authentic places to stay, eat and shop - All the British rules of the road, postcodes for use with satnav and detailed directions for easy navigation, information on road conditions and parking tips - Covers: Cornwall, Devon, the Jurassic Coast, Salisbury, Bath, Glastonbury, the Cotswolds, the Chilterns, the South Downs, Brighton, Kent, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, the Brecon Beacons, West Wales, Snowdonia, Offa's Dyke, the Peak District, Yorkshire, the Lake District, Northumbria, Edinburgh, Fife, the Scottish Highlands, the Scottish Lochs, Aberdeen, Inverness, and more Looking for even more inspiration for your trip to Great Britain? Try our DK Eyewitness Great Britain. About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.

DK Eyewitness Back Roads Great Britain

Author : DK Eyewitness
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN 13 : 0241521203
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (415 download)

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Download or read book DK Eyewitness Back Roads Great Britain written by DK Eyewitness and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2019-01-03 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its idyllic country villages, romantic castle ruins and stunning natural landscapes, Great Britain is the perfect destination for a leisurely road trip. It's yours to explore with Back Roads Great Britain, which contains 25 amazing drives across the country, from the sweeping sandy beaches of Cornwall to the dramatic peaks of the Scottish Highlands. Includes insider tips and information, this easy-to-use e-guide reveals Great Britain at its best: spectacular sights, hidden gems and authentic local experiences. Inside Back Roads Great Britain: - 25 easy-to-follow driving tours, each lasting one to five days, including sleepy Cotswold villages, the majestic unspoiled waters of the Lake District and scenic Brecon Beacons National Park - Ideas for discovering the character of each area en route: great views, delightful detours along peaceful back roads, walks through historic towns and villages, wine tours and boat trips, and activities such as hiking, cycling and kayaking. Plus you'll savour the best local experiences with our pick of the most authentic places to stay, eat and shop - All the British rules of the road, postcodes for use with satnav and detailed directions for easy navigation, information on road conditions and parking tips - Covers Cornwall, Devon, the Jurassic Coast, Salisbury, Bath, Glastonbury, the Cotswolds, the Chilterns, the South Downs, Brighton, Kent, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, the Brecon Beacons, West Wales, Snowdonia, Offa's Dyke, the Peak District, Yorkshire, the Lake District, Northumbria, Edinburgh, Fife, the Scottish Highlands, the Scottish Lochs, Aberdeen, Inverness, and more Looking for even more inspiration for your trip to Great Britain? Try our DK Eyewitness Great Britain.

The Archaeology of Wild Birds in Britain and Ireland

Author : Dale Serjeantson
Publisher : Oxbow Books
ISBN 13 : 1789259576
Total Pages : 524 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (892 download)

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Download or read book The Archaeology of Wild Birds in Britain and Ireland written by Dale Serjeantson and published by Oxbow Books. This book was released on 2023-06-29 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Archaeology of Wild Birds in Britain and Ireland tells the story of human engagement with birds from the end of the last Ice Age to about AD 1650. It is based on archaeological bird remains integrated with ethnography and the history of birds and avian biology. In addition to their food value, the book examines birds in ritual activities and their capture and role in falconry and as companion animals. It is an essential guide for archaeologists and zooarchaeologists and will interest historians and naturalists concerned with the history and former distribution of birds.

Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians, and Women in Tenth-Century England

Author : Rebecca Hardie
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN 13 : 1501512420
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians, and Women in Tenth-Century England written by Rebecca Hardie and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2023-11-06 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Æthelflæd (c. 870–918), political leader, military strategist, and administrator of law, is one of the most important ruling women in English history. Despite her multifaceted roles and family legacy, however, her reign and relationship with other women in tenth-century England have never been the subject of a book-length study. This interdisciplinary collection of essays redresses a notable hiatus in scholarship of early medieval England. Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians, and Women in Tenth-Century England argues for a reassessment of women’s political, military, literary, and domestic agency. It invites deeper reflection on the female kinships, networks, and communities that give meaning to Æthelflæd’s life, and through this shows how medieval history can invite new engagements with the past.

Back Roads Great Britain

Author : DK Travel
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN 13 : 0241275695
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (412 download)

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Download or read book Back Roads Great Britain written by DK Travel and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DK Eyewitness Back Roads: Great Britain is the ultimate driving travel guide which will take you via scenic routes to discover charming villages, local restaurants and intimate places to stay. Alongside all the practical information you could need, from road conditions and length of drive to parking information and opening hours, DK Eyewitness Back Roads: Great Britain will help you unearth the real soul of Great Britain. Pick from twenty-five themed drives, each lasting one to seven days, which reveal breathtaking views, hidden gems and authentic local experiences that can only be discovered by road. Each tour is bursting with insider knowledge and loaded with ideas for varied activities from walks to days on the beach and children's attractions, to wine and cycling trips. Meanwhile, the most friendly, best-value hotels and guesthouses and charming restaurants specialising in regional produce have been selected by expert authors. DK Eyewitness Back Roads Great Britain has gorgeous photographs throughout, with a pull-out map for easy navigation between tours and even postcode information for use with your Sat Nav. Discover the unexpected on your driving holiday with DK Eyewitness Back Roads: Great Britain

Journal of the Royal Historical and Archaeological Association of Ireland

Author : Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 974 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Journal of the Royal Historical and Archaeological Association of Ireland written by Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 974 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Index of archaeological papers published in 1891, under the direction of the Congress of Archaeological Societies in union with the Society of Antiquaries.

The Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 970 pages
Book Rating : 4.B/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book The Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland written by and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 970 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Proceedings and Papers of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland

Author : Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 962 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Proceedings and Papers of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland written by Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 962 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Last King of Wales

Author : Michael Davies
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752479237
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (524 download)

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Download or read book The Last King of Wales written by Michael Davies and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-11-30 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gruffudd ap Llywelyn was Wales’ greatest king. Ambitious and battle-sure, he succeeded in doing what no Welsh king before him was capable of: he ruled all Wales as a united and independent state. He went further by turning the Viking threat to his realm into a powerful weapon and conquering border land that had been in English hands for centuries. Having emerged as a war leader, Gruffudd also proved to be much more: a patron of the arts and church, with the trappings of a king who was respected and feared on the European stage. His eventual murder at the hands of his own men narrowed the country’s political ambitions and left Wales in chaos on the eve of the arrival of the Normans. Those who betrayed Gruffudd were the forebears of the famous princes who would dominate Wales until the Edwardian Conquest, meaning that the former king left no one to tell of his glory. As a result, 1,000 years after his birth, the would-be nation builder is all but forgotten. Here, Sean and Michael Davies reveal the king in all his glory, telling for the first time the story of one of Wales’ greatest figures and exploring the full implications of Gruffudd’s rule. For, without Gruffudd, the fate of King Harold and the outcome of the Battle of Hastings would have been very different...

War and Society in Medieval Wales 633-1283

Author : Sean Davies
Publisher : University of Wales Press
ISBN 13 : 1783161426
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (831 download)

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Download or read book War and Society in Medieval Wales 633-1283 written by Sean Davies and published by University of Wales Press. This book was released on 2014-11-15 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of Wales from the end of the Roman period to the conquest by Edward I in 1283 is unknown to most, but recent historiography has opened up the source material and allowed for a modern, critical reappraisal. The development of the country is traced within the context of the rest of post-Roman western Europe in a study that is a valuable resource for anyone with an interest in military history and the history of Wales in relation to its neighbours in Britain and on the continent.

The First Prince of Wales?

Author : Sean Davies
Publisher : University of Wales Press
ISBN 13 : 1783169389
Total Pages : 207 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (831 download)

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Download or read book The First Prince of Wales? written by Sean Davies and published by University of Wales Press. This book was released on 2016-10-20 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book on one of Wales’s greatest leaders, arguably ‘first prince of Wales’, Bleddyn ap Cynfyn. Bleddyn was at the heart of the tumultuous events that forged Britain in the cauldron of Norman aggression, and his reign offers an important new perspective on the events of 1066 and beyond. He was a leader who used alliances on the wider British scale as he strove to recreate the fledgling kingdom of Wales that had been built and ruled by his brother, though outside pressures and internal intrigues meant his successors would compete ultimately for a principality.