‘Christian Sacred Places and Spaces’, The Oxford Handbook of Anglo-Saxon Archaeology, ed. H. Hamerow, D. Hinton, S. Crawford (OUP, 2011), pp. 824-43 (original) (raw)

This chapter explores the integration of archaeological and historical evidence to enhance understanding of Christian sacred spaces in Anglo-Saxon society. It discusses how monastic life often blurred the lines between sacred and secular, impacted by cultural practices and regional variations in Christianity across Britain. The examination of specific archaeological sites illustrates the complex relationships between these communities during the fifth to eighth centuries, ultimately reshaping views on the ecclesiastical history of the period.