The Origins of Ireland's Holy Wells

by Celeste Ray

This book 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 work considers how and why sacred springs are archaeologically-resistant...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1784910449
• ISBN13: 9781784910440
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing
• Length: 174 Pages