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Synopsis
A Journey through the Celtic Christian landscapes of West Gwynedd, with references to its saints, their miracle tales, churches, inscribed stones and holy wells. The legends and Latin stones are explained in the light of the most recent scholarship and a careful study of the surrounding landscape. Readers will appriciate advances in post-Roman archaeology, the basic vocabulary of early Christian memorials; will understand how Welsh country churches were founded, their connection to holy wells, claims to the surrounding land and compromises with Paganism.
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Graham Murphy has also written Founders of the National Trust, Old Roses and Wildflowers (National Trust Garden Design Series).
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- PublisherSigma Press
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1850589313
- ISBN 13 9781850589310
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages128
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR007513110
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