Identifying Brúnanburh: ón Dyngesmere - the Sea of Noise |
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| Author:
| Kirby, John R. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-78969-108-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2019 |
| Publisher: | Archaeopress
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| Imprint: | Archaeopress Archaeology |
| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $2.99 |
Book Description:
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In this study the author uses topographic references found in the manuscript of the poem 'Brúnanburh' to try and locate the 'site' of this momentous battle. The first references were maritime then latterly landscape leading to field-names which have a more stable base than the constantly changing place-names.
In this study the author uses topographic references found in the manuscript of the poem 'Brúnanburh' to try and locate the 'site' of this momentous battle. The first references were maritime then latterly landscape leading to field-names which have a more stable base than the constantly changing place-names.