The Differential Use of Constructed Sacred Space in Southern Britain, from the Late Iron Age to the 4th Century ADArchaeopress, 2001 - 278 sider The concept of Sacred Space is among the most prominent and enduring aspects of religious expression. The main aim of this work is to examine the development of constructed cult loci from the late Iron Age to the late Roman period in southern Britain, focusing on the differential use of internal space. At the core of the study is an analysis of the use of space within certain constructed sacred sites. Contains 98 site 'databases', giving significant information and plans. |
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Acknowledgements | 4 |
Towards a Methodology The Differentiation of Space | 17 |
The use of space within sacred sites | 24 |
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1st century 3rd century activity altar ambulatory ancillary buildings Ancillary Information animal bones archaeological assemblage associated bones recorded bronze brooches Brunaux burials cella circular coins concentration contemporary Context Rural courtyard Cult images cult loci cult sites deposits distribution ditch east eastern Ecofacts Enclosure Information evidence Excavation Dates finds finger rings floor focus fragments function funerary Gaul Gournay-sur-Aronde Grade Tertiary Stratigraphy Harlow Hayling Island hillfort ibid indicated interpreted Lamyatt large number late 3rd late Iron Age later layer Maiden Castle masonry metalwork metres phase possibly postholes pottery precinct Principal Reference probably rectangular religious complex ritual feasting Roman Britain Roman period Roman transition Romano-British Romano-Celtic temple sanctuary settlement shrine South Cadbury southern Britain spatial specific Stratigraphy structure substantial suggested surrounding temenos Temple Construction Details Temple date Temple Entrance Temple Interior Temple Position temple sites Uley uncertain Verulamium villa votive deposition votive items wall Wheeler Woodeaton