The Burren and the Aran Islands

The Burren and the Aran Islands
Author: Carleton Jones
Publisher:
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2004
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781903464496

The Burren and the Aran Islands form a region renowned for its geology, flora and archaeology. Possibly the greatest interest is in its archaeology but the ancient monuments are often perceived as shrouded in mystery and beyond explanation. This work presents these archaeological interpretations.

Archaeology of the Burren

Archaeology of the Burren
Author: Thomas Johnson Westropp
Publisher: Clasp Press
Total Pages: 260
Release: 1999
Genre: History
ISBN:

This work contains a complete record of the prehistoric monuments of northern Clare which were surveyed, described and illustrated by Thomas J. Westropp between 1896 and 1916. It details the archaeological remains of the Burren and its borders, with emphasis on the forts and dolmens of the area. Also included are cairns, cists, huts and souterrains, with further information on place-names, history and folklore.

Medieval Ireland

Medieval Ireland
Author: Tadhg O'Keeffe
Publisher:
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2000
Genre: History
ISBN:

Tahdg O'Keeffe's lively and wide-ranging study addresses the need for a fresh archaeological study of medieval Ireland. Individual chapters re-examine such familiar themes as urban and rural settlement, military, domestic and ecclesiastical architecture, agriculture and craft, and trade and industry. Other topics discussed include diet, dress, burial rites, and entertainment. The cultural relations between the Gaelic Irish and English populations of medieval Ireland are explored throughout the book, as are Ireland's relations with her European neighbors. With its elegantly written text and numerous illustrations, this portrait of medieval Ireland will appeal to general readers as well as to students and professionals in the fields of archaeology, history, and historical geography.

The Breathing Burren

The Breathing Burren
Author: Gordon D'Arcy
Publisher: Collins Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781848892682

Watercolors and anecdotes from the Irish Burren, celebrating the flora, fauna, and people of the region. In full color.

The Social Archaeology of Funerary Remains

The Social Archaeology of Funerary Remains
Author: Rebecca Gowland
Publisher: Oxbow Books
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2009-04-06
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1782972706

Human bones form the most direct link to understanding how people lived in the past, who they were and where they came from. The interpretative value of human skeletal remains (within their burial context) in terms of past social identity and organisation is awesome, but was, for many years, underexploited by archaeologists. The nineteen papers in this edited volume are an attempt to redress this by marrying the cultural aspects of burial with the anthropology of the deceased.

Burren Country

Burren Country
Author: Paul Clements
Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2011-05-14
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1848899394

For 20 years Paul Clements has been tapping into the Burren's hidden crevices, drawn to its history, mystery and peculiarities. He writes absorbingly about the rocks, hills and walls, and the range of colours, the animals he rubs shoulders with, and about subjects which excite him, such as the exotic wild flowers, ancient ruins, early morning birdsong, and the smell of whiskey in historic pubs. A hunter and gatherer of information and lore on the Burren, the author ferrets out little-known facts and weaves them together to create these carefully distilled essays.

The Burren & Aran Islands

The Burren & Aran Islands
Author: Tony Kirby
Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2009-03-14
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 184889919X

A guide to some of the best walking routes in the region, with lucid descriptions and additional information to enhance the walkers' enjoyment and appreciation of the place. Each route, prefaced with a quick-reference summary, is illustrated with a clear sketch map.

The Archaeology of Caves in Ireland

The Archaeology of Caves in Ireland
Author: Marion Dowd
Publisher: Oxbow Books
Total Pages: 335
Release: 2015-01-31
Genre: History
ISBN: 1782978143

The Archaeology of Caves in Ireland is a ground-breaking and unique study of the enigmatic, unseen and dark silent world of caves. People have engaged with caves for the duration of human occupation of the island, spanning 10,000 years. In prehistory, subterranean landscapes were associated with the dead and the spirit world, with evidence for burials, funerary rituals and votive deposition. The advent of Christianity saw the adaptation of caves as homes and places of storage, yet they also continued to feature in religious practice. Medieval mythology and modern folklore indicate that caves were considered places of the supernatural, being particularly associated with otherworldly women. Through a combination of archaeology, mythology and popular religion, this book takes the reader on a fascinating journey that sheds new light on a hitherto neglected area of research. It encourages us to consider what underground activities might reveal about the lives lived aboveground, and leaves us in no doubt as to the cultural significance of caves in the past.