| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations (black and white, and colour) |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| 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. |
| Audience |
Specialized. |
| Note |
Available through Archaeopress Digital Subscription Service. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Holy wells -- Ireland.
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Holy wells. |
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Ireland. |
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Springs -- Ireland -- Religious aspects.
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Springs. |
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Water gods -- Ireland.
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Water gods. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Archaeopress, publisher.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9781784910440 |
| ISBN |
1784910457 |
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9781784910457 (electronic book) |
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