Signals of Belief in Early England is a hugely welcome addition to the literature of Anglo-Saxon paganism. Any reader interested in the subject will find new and thought-provoking arguments, as well as superb examples of current archaeological approaches to understanding religion.'
Fortean Times Fortean Times Introduced by Martin Carvers magisterial (and sometimes magnificently contrarian) overview, eight scholars here set ... Read moreout to approach pre-Christian belief on its own terms rather than through the lens of Church commentary, teasing insight from the intersections of archaeology, history and cultural anthropology. Stimulating and provocative, and emphasising the local, contextual and contingent, these essays succeed most when engaging directly with the material evidence and near-contemporary texts.'
British Archaeology British Archaeology This book wholly succeeds in its task of furthering our understanding of the signals eloquent of the beliefs of the pre-Christian Anglo-Saxons, and will provide a starting-point for future attempts to understand the beliefs themselves.'
Archaeological Review from Cambridge Archaeological Review from Cambridge "...essential reading for all readers with an interest in Anglo-Saxon archaeology"
Robert J Wallis Time and Mind: The Journal of Archaeology, Consciousness and Culture Show Less