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The Archaeology of the East Anglian Conversion

Changing Beliefs

by Richard Hoggett

  • Hardback
  • 222 pages
  • Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd
  • 17 x 24.5 x 1.5 cm

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The conversion to Christianity of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of East Anglia left huge marks on the area, both metaphorical and literal. Drawing both on the surviving documentary sources, and on the eastern region's rich archaeological record, this book presents th first multi-disciplinary synthesis of the process. It begins with an analysis of the historical framework, followed by an examination of the archaeological evidence for the establishment of missionary stations within the region's ruinous Roman forts and earthwork enclosures. It argues that the effectiveness of the Christian mission is clearly visible in the region's burial record, which exhibits a number of significant changes, including the cessation of cremation.The conversion can also be seen in the dramatic upheavals which occurred in the East Anglian landscape, including changes in the relationship between settlements and cemeteries, and the foundation of a number of different types of Christian cemetery. Ultimately, it shows that far from being the preserve of kings, the East Anglian conversion was widespread at a grassroots level, changing the nature of the Anglo-Saxon landscape forever.Dr Richard Hoggett is currently Post-Excavation Manager for NAU Archaeology, Norwich.
The Archaeology of the East Anglian Conversion and The Essential History of Christianity
The Essential History of ChristianityThe Archaeology of the East Anglian Conversion

  • Author

    Richard Hoggett

  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    Boydell & Brewer Ltd

  • Published

    November 2010

  • Weight

    563g

  • Page Count

    222

  • Dimensions

    17 x 24.5 x 1.5 cm

  • ISBN

    9781843835950

  • ISBN-10

    1843835959

  • Eden Code

    3477947

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