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The Beginning of Iceland
It is now time to bring in the island of Iceland to this Tapestry. Already we have seen (in The Islands of Sheep: Settlement of The Faroes) how during the 9th century, the Faroe Islands were being populated initially by religious hermits or anchorites from Ireland (according to Dicuil, an Irish monk[1]) and then by… Continue reading
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Dun Nechtain, 685 – Part 2: Cuthbert in Carlisle
In the previous post about the Battle of Dun Nechtain, I noted how, according to Bede at least, Cuthbert very much opposed King Ecgfrith’s belligerent advance into Pictland – however far north into the territory that was. This follow-up post deals with a couple of related and rather eerie tales about Cuthbert and the demise… Continue reading
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The St. Andrews Sarcophagus and the Origins of Onuist I
A trip to St. Andrews is not complete for those who are interested in early medieval history without a trip to see a magnificent Pictish monument which is on display in the Cathedral museum. The monument, known as the St Andrews Sarcophagus, was discovered in 1833 and reassembled in 1922. Initially covered by some sort… Continue reading
The Northern Tapestry 