Places and spaces: some reflections on reconstructing the spatial organisation of Northumbrian monasteries

Petts, D.

Abstract

Anglo-Saxon monastic sites were complex places combining religious and economic functions. They were locations where many different communities, secular and ecclesiastical, high and low status, confronted and engaged with each other. They were also caught in a web of local and long-distance religious, political and economic relationships. This paper explores some of the practical and methodological issues involved in identifying the spatial organisation of these sites, both at an interand intra-site scale. The practical limitations in reconstructing internal organisation and chronological development will be considered.

Citation

Petts, D. (2017). Places and spaces: some reflections on reconstructing the spatial organisation of Northumbrian monasteries. In G. Thomas, & A. Knox (Eds.), Early medieval monasticism in the North Sea zone : proceedings of a conference held to celebrate the conclusion of the Lyminge excavations 2008-15 (43-54). Oxford University School of Archaeology

• Publication Date: Apr 1, 2017
• Deposit Date: May 26, 2017
• Publicly Available Date: Aug 18, 2017
• Publisher: Oxford University School of Archaeology
• Pages: 43-54
• Series Title: Anglo-Saxon studies in archaeology and history
• Book Title: Early medieval monasticism in the North Sea zone : proceedings of a conference held to celebrate the conclusion of the Lyminge excavations 2008-15.
• Publisher URL: http://www.oxbowbooks.com/oxbow/anglo-saxon-studies-in-archaeology-and-history.html