Burying the Dead: An Archaeological History of Burial Grounds, Graveyards & Cemeteries

by Lorraine Evans

Overview

An archeological study of burial grounds across England, shedding light on pagan executions, the Black Death, and much more.

In the heart of North Yorkshire, at a place called Walkington Wold, archeologists unearthed twelve skeletons—ten without heads. Later examination revealed the place to be a cemetery for ancient Anglo-Saxons who had been sentenced to death.

In the Middle Ages, those who committed suicide were subjected to desecration, a practice that went largely unrecorded. While plague pits, mass graves for victims of the Black Death, have only recently started betraying their secrets.

Although unpalatable to some, these burial grounds are an important record of cultural history and social change. Burying the Dead explores how these sites reveal the attitudes, practices, and beliefs of the people who made them.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781526706690
Publisher:	Pen & Sword Books Limited
Publication date:	01/04/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	216
Sales rank:	525,652
File size:	39 MB
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About the Author

Lorraine Evans is an Archaeologist and Death Historian, specialising in mortality symbolism, funerary architecture and deviant burials. She is a successful author of a number of books, ranging from Ancient Egypt to World War One, and has worked on countless historical documentaries. Her research skills are often in demand as is her acclaimed photographic work, which has been exhibited all over the UK. She is currently a PhD candidate at the IIPSGP and can be followed at www.lorraineevans.com or www.mortephotography.co.uk