About This Book
A series of linked essays examines how folk-memory preserves ancient beliefs and practices in English and Welsh church sites and landscapes. Drawing on field observations, archaeological finds, architectural features, and local lore, the book surveys pagan sites, church orientation, burial customs, yew trees, cardinal-point folklore, and the re-use of Roman villa sites for Christian worship. The author presents evidence from many buildings and graveyards, considers competing interpretations, and emphasizes careful verification of references while acknowledging unresolved controversies.
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