An Archaeological History of Hermitages and Eremitic Communities in Medieval Britain and Beyond

by Simon Roffey

Many hermitages and eremitic communities are recorded throughout the medieval period, yet to date, there has been no comprehensive archaeological study. 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. It will focus primarily on the British material but will nonetheless consider...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032439874
• ISBN13: 9781032439877
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 204 Pages