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

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Simon Roffey

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

Simon Roffey

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Routledge
08 October 2024

Medieval European archaeology; Religion: general; Church history

Series: Routledge Studies in Archaeology

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 this within a wider comparative framework. Overall, it will offer an archaeological history of hermitages and presents a unique window into a lost world of medieval spirituality and religious life. Key related themes will include the earliest archaeological evidence for hermits (eremitic life) in India, China and East Asia, pre- and early Christian desert hermitages, cave hermitages, eremitic communities, saints and missionary hermits, life and diet, medieval mysticism and the contemplative tradition, secular and ornamental hermitages and hermits in post-medieval and contemporary society.

This book offers an illustrated archaeological history of hermitages and eremitic communities, with reference to key examples and case studies. It will therefore appeal to both academics, students and a more general readership interested in archaeology, history, comparative religion, architecture, religion and belief, spirituality, medieval Britain, modern contemplative practice and contemporary heritage issues.

By: Simon Roffey
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 380g
ISBN: 9781032439877
ISBN 10: 1032439874
Series: Routledge Studies in Archaeology
Pages: 204
Publication Date: 08 October 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

PART I; 1. Introduction; 2. Early Hermits and Hermitages in India: An Overview; 3. Early Hermits and Hermitages in China, Japan and Tibet: An Overview; 4. The Desert Hermitage in Early Christianity; PART II; 5. Hermits and Hermitages in the Post-Roman and Early Medieval West: An Overview; 6. Hermits and Hermitages in Early Medieval Ireland; 7. The Hermits and Hermitages of Early Medieval Britain; 8. Hermits and Hermitages in Early Medieval England; PART III; 9. The Religious Context of the Medieval Hermitage; 10. Hermitages and Hermits in Late Medieval England; 11. Institutional Hermits; 12. The ‘Afterlife’ of the Medieval Hermitage; 13. Conclusion

Dr Simon Roffey has published a number of books and articles on medieval archaeology, particularly in the area of medieval religion and belief. He has directed surveys and excavations on a wide range of ecclesiastical sites including the site of St Mary Magdalen, Winchester, the country’s earliest excavated leprosy hospital. He is Reader in Medieval Archaeology at the University of Winchester, and a former University Buddhist Chaplain. He is a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society, the Society of Antiquaries and the Royal Historical Society and has previously served in the Royal Navy Submarine Service.