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Celtic Sites and Their Saints Elizabeth Rees

Celtic Sites and Their Saints By Elizabeth Rees

Celtic Sites and Their Saints by Elizabeth Rees


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Summary

Using archaeological and literary evidence, the author has produced a guidebook to 250 major sites in the British Isles where the Celtic saints lived and worked, listed alphabetically by area. Each description offers a history of each site and directions on how to find it.

Celtic Sites and Their Saints Summary

Celtic Sites and Their Saints: A Guidebook by Elizabeth Rees

Most biographies of the Celtic saints are filled with legends and were written centuries after they lived. But the places where they lived and worked, generally in the more remote parts of their home or adopted countries can still be visited. Their chapels and huts are often placed in beautiful landscapes: sheltered valleys, sacred springs, peaceful lakeshores, sea caves, headlands and offshore islands. Archaeology, the study of sites and place-names, inscribed stones, and early texts can bring us closer to how these men and women lived and to the unique ideals they held. Elizabeth Rees, using this archaeological and literary evidence, has produced a guidebook to major sites in the British Isles where the Celtic saints lived and worked: Brigid and Patrick in Ireland, David in Wales, Columba in Scotland, and Aidan in Northumbria are among those who have left monasteries and hermitages, chapels and holy wells dedicated to them. The 250 sites examined here are listed alphabetically by area, with some fifty described in Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, and the rest of Britain. Accurate descriptions are given, with a history of each site, directions how to find it, and, where relevant, useful directions such as sailing times or where to find the key. A final section gives an outline of the lives of the saints with whom these places are associated.

Celtic Sites and Their Saints Reviews

'..handy-shaped volume, a snug fit in the field-worker's pocket.. The information is neatly and succinctly presented. -- Dr Graham Jones
...the first guidebook to 250 sites in the British Isles where Celtic saints lived and worked. With a growing interest in all things Celtic, the book is very welcome. --Bookseller * Blurb from reviewer *

About Elizabeth Rees

Elizabeth Rees is a religious sister. Formerly at Ammerdown retreat centre in Somerset, she now runs a retreat centre in Glastonbury. An authority on Celtic Britain, her books include 'Celtic Saints', 'Passionate Wanderers' and 'Celtic Mysticism'.

Table of Contents

1. Ireland
2. Scotland
3. Wales
4. Cornwall
5. Southern England
6. Northern England
7. The Saints

Additional information

GOR005263299
9780860123187
0860123189
Celtic Sites and Their Saints: A Guidebook by Elizabeth Rees
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
20031002
270
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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