Medieval monasteries / J. Patrick Greene.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Greene, J. Patrick, author.

Series:

Archaeology of medieval Britain.

The Archaeology of medieval Britain

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Archaeology, Medieval.

Christian antiquities--Great Britain.

Christian antiquities.

Excavations (Archaeology)--Great Britain.

Excavations (Archaeology).

Monasteries--Great Britain.

Monasteries.

Great Britain--Antiquities.

Great Britain.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (270 p.)

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Continuum, 2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"This book provides an account of the archaeology of medieval monastic houses throughout Great Britain and Ireland. The application of a wide range of archaeological techniques, allied to historical investigation, has awakened interest in monasteries. Important new sources of information have transformed knowledge of monastic life. As well as discussing many of the advances made by research over the last two decades, innovative methods of archaeological investigation are described, and examples of good practice in the preservation of sites and their interpretation to visitors are provided. Suggestions for further research, examples of outstanding monastic sites to visit, a glossary of terms, a comprehensive bibliography and an index are also included."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

Contents:

Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; List of figures; 1 What are monastic houses?; 2 Archaeology and monasteries; 3 Building a monastery; 4 Growth and rebuilding; 5 Water management; 6 Food and drink, hospitality and health; 7 Monasteries and towns; 8 The Dissolution; 9 Reawakening interest; Postscript: The future of monastic archaeology; Glossary; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613202857

9781472599452

1472599454

9781283202855

1283202859

9781441117748

1441117741

OCLC:

741690856