An Archaeological History of Hermitages and Eremitic Communities in Medieval Britain and Beyond: In Search of Solitude Roffey Simon
An Archaeological History of Hermitages and Eremitic Communities in Medieval Britain and Beyond: In Search of Solitude Roffey Simon Despite the existence of many hermitages and eremitic communities…
Specifikacia An Archaeological History of Hermitages and Eremitic Communities in Medieval Britain and Beyond: In Search of Solitude Roffey Simon
An Archaeological History of Hermitages and Eremitic Communities in Medieval Britain and Beyond: In Search of Solitude Roffey Simon
Despite the existence of many hermitages and eremitic communities recorded throughout the medieval period, they have, somewhat surprisingly, received little archaeological attention. It has a particular emphasis on the British medieval period, but it also contextualises this within a wider comparative framework.Many hermitages and eremitic communities are recorded throughout the medieval period, yet to date there has been no comprehensive archaeological study. Consequently, this book offers an archaeological history of hermitages and eremitic communities, with reference to key examples and case-studies.
It will focus primarily on the British material but This richly illustrated book will consequently discuss a range of hermitages and introduce the reader to their architectural forms, spaces, location and environments as well as the religious practices associated with them.
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