The archaeology of late Celtic Britain and Ireland, c. 400-1200 AD

by Lloyd Robert Laing

Drawing on recent scientific advances, the book provides a new perspective on the economy, settlement, material culture, art, and technological achievements of the early medieval Celts, and re-examines their interaction with the Romans and Vikings. Including a full survey of artefacts and archaeological sites, from memorial stones to monasteries, this is essential reading for any student or scholar with an interest in Celtic archaeology, history, or culture.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

451 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1975

Reviews

[Duntay · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bit out dated now, science has moved on and there have been more finds since it was written in the 70s, but still a good catalogue of finds and sites

[Flint Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I only award a four because some of the assumptions the book is based on are now outdated. Laing was an expert in the field with his focus on material remains and this book is a testament to that. By covering 400 to 1200 in this book he was able to show the continuity of Celtic culture through the Middle Ages and its impact on what would become an Anglo-Norman culture. But that is for the scholar. For the layman there is the plethora of artifacts that he has pictures of. That, more than anything, allows you to understand who the Celts were. The pictures are also timeless.