Abbeys and Priories of Medieval Wales

Abbeys and Priories of Medieval Wales
Author: Janet Burton
Publisher: University of Wales Press
Total Pages: 419
Release: 2015-02-15
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1783161825

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Concise histories of the religious houses of post-Conquest Wales with a full introduction to the history of medieval monasticism in Wales, written by two established monastic historians Up-to-date assessment of the standing remains of Wales’s medieval abbeys and priories Practical user-friendly visitor guide to the religious houses of medieval Wales Visually attractive format, highly illustrated with colour and b/w photographs, drawings, maps and ground plans Extensive bibliography and suggestions for further reading

Abbeys and Priories of Medieval Wales

Abbeys and Priories of Medieval Wales
Author: Janet Burton
Publisher: University of Wales Press
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2015-02-15
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1783161817

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Concise histories of the religious houses of post-Conquest Wales with a full introduction to the history of medieval monasticism in Wales, written by two established monastic historians Up-to-date assessment of the standing remains of Wales’s medieval abbeys and priories Practical user-friendly visitor guide to the religious houses of medieval Wales Visually attractive format, highly illustrated with colour and b/w photographs, drawings, maps and ground plans Extensive bibliography and suggestions for further reading

The Medieval Abbeys of England and Wales

The Medieval Abbeys of England and Wales
Author: Roland William Morant
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Total Pages: 542
Release: 2004
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1412026040

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This resource guide aims to assemble within one volume brief details of all the surviving buildings in England and Wales as well as smaller artifacts which may be described collectively as contents. The guide is targeted both at researchers from a variety of disciplines - historical, archaeological and architectural etc. - as well as at individual heritage enthusiasts who wish to track down items of particular interest. It is also hoped that it will become a standard of reference in libraries. About 580 monastic houses are referred to in the text, the author having visited almost all of them over a period of fifteen years. As far as the author is aware, no comprehensive effort has been made to bring this data together within one book. The work seeks therefore to fill a significant information gap.

The Abbeys & Priories of Medieval England

The Abbeys & Priories of Medieval England
Author: Colin Platt
Publisher: Bounty Books
Total Pages: 270
Release: 1995
Genre: England
ISBN: 9781851529049

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An illustrated guide to the ancient monastic buildings of England and Wales, this text covers the history of the religious order which founded each monastery, the architectural features of the buildings, and the lives of the medieval monks and nuns who inhabited them.

The Dependent Priories of Medieval English Monasteries

The Dependent Priories of Medieval English Monasteries
Author: Martin Heale
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2004
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781843830542

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"This study charts for the first time the history of the 140 or so daughter houses of English monasteries, which have always been overshadowed by the French cells in England, the so-called alien priories. The first part of the book examines the reasons for the foundation of these monasteries and the relations between dependent priories and their mother houses, bishops and patrons. The second part investigates everyday life in cells, the priories' interaction with their neighbours and their economic viability. The unusual pattern of dissolution of these houses is also revealed. Because of the tremendous bulk of material to survive for English dependencies, this is the most detailed account of a group of small monasteries yet written. Although daughter houses are in many ways unrepresentative of other lesser monasteries, their experience sheds a great deal of light on the world of the small religious house, and suggests that these shadowy institutions were far more central to medieval religion and society than has been appreciated."--BOOK JACKET

Monastic Life in the Medieval British Isles

Monastic Life in the Medieval British Isles
Author: Julie Kerr
Publisher: University of Wales Press
Total Pages: 325
Release: 2018-10-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 1786833204

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This book celebrates the work and contribution of Professor Janet Burton to medieval monastic studies in Britain. Burton has fundamentally changed approaches to the study of religious foundations in regional contexts (Yorkshire and Wales), placing importance on social networks for monastic structures and female Cistercian communities in medieval Britain; moreover, she has pioneered research on the canons and their place in medieval English and Welsh societies. This Festschrift comprises contributions by her colleagues, former students and friends – leading scholars in the field – who engage with and develop themes that are integral to Burton’s work. The rich and diverse collection in the present volume represents original work on religious life in the British Isles from the twelfth to the sixteenth century as homage to the transformative contribution that

The Oxford Handbook of Later Medieval Archaeology in Britain

The Oxford Handbook of Later Medieval Archaeology in Britain
Author: Christopher Gerrard
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 1105
Release: 2018-01-11
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 019106212X

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The Middle Ages are all around us in Britain. The Tower of London and the castles of Scotland and Wales are mainstays of cultural tourism and an inspiring cross-section of later medieval finds can now be seen on display in museums across England, Scotland, and Wales. Medieval institutions from Parliament and monarchy to universities are familiar to us and we come into contact with the later Middle Ages every day when we drive through a village or town, look up at the castle on the hill, visit a local church or wonder about the earthworks in the fields we see from the window of a train. The Oxford Handbook of Later Medieval Archaeology in Britain provides an overview of the archaeology of the later Middle Ages in Britain between AD 1066 and 1550. 61 entries, divided into 10 thematic sections, cover topics ranging from later medieval objects, human remains, archaeological science, standing buildings, and sites such as castles and monasteries, to the well-preserved relict landscapes which still survive. This is a rich and exciting period of the past and most of what we have learnt about the material culture of our medieval past has been discovered in the past two generations. This volume provides comprehensive coverage of the latest research and describes the major projects and concepts that are changing our understanding of our medieval heritage.

Monastic and Religious Orders in Britain, 1000-1300

Monastic and Religious Orders in Britain, 1000-1300
Author: Janet Burton
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 372
Release: 1994-01-28
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780521377973

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This book traces the development of monasticism in England, Scotland and Wales from the last half century of Anglo-Saxon England to 1300. It explores the nature of the impact of the Norman settlement on monastic life, and how Britain responded to new, European ideas on monastic life. In particular, it examines Britain's response to the needs of religious women. It covers every aspect of the life and work of the religious orders: their daily life, the buildings in which they lived, their contribution to intellectual developments and to the economy. Particular attention is paid to the relationship between religious houses and their founders and patrons. This shows the degree of dependence of religious houses on local patrons. Indeed, one major theme which emerges from the book is the constant tension between the ideals of monastic communities and the demands of the world.