A Parable of Parabolas: Graveyards with Evidence for Early Enclosure (original) (raw)

A Parable of Parabolas: Graveyards with Evidence for Early Enclosure explores the historical significance of graveyards, particularly focusing on those in Kerry, Ireland. The paper emphasizes how enclosures serve as reliable indicators of early graves, examining the layout and organization of ecclesiastical enclosures and questioning the dating challenges due to continuous burial activities. By analyzing various graveyards and their associated enclosures, the work contributes to the understanding of early ecclesiastical sites, their activities, and the fabric of monastic communities.