Dú n na nGall, the Irish name for ' Donegal' , translates as ' Fort of the Foreigners' , but who were the foreigners in question? This book considers that they were Vikings and reviews the archaeological and documentary evidence for Vikings in Donegal and addresses the nature of Viking activity and possible settlement in the county. From Viking silver hoards found throughout Inishowen to a potential Viking-type dwelling at Portnablagh, the evidence for Vikings is strongest in the north and east of the county.
| ISBN: | 9781801511322 |
| Publication date: | 23rd August 2024 |
| Author: | Megan McAuley |
| Publisher: | Four Courts Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 72 pages |
| Series: | Maynooth Studies in Local History |
| Genres: |
European history |
Dú n na nGall, the Irish name for ' Donegal' , translates as ' Fort of the Foreigners' , but who were the foreigners in question? This book considers that they were Vikings and reviews the archaeological and documentary evidence for Vikings in Donegal and addresses the nature of Viking activity and possible settlement in the county. From Viking silver hoards found throughout Inishowen to a potential Viking-type dwelling at Portnablagh, the evidence for Vikings is strongest in the north and east of the county.
Dún Na nGall, 'Fort of the Foreigners'? features in the following genres: European history
Dún Na nGall, 'Fort of the Foreigners'? is available in Paperback
Dún Na nGall, 'Fort of the Foreigners'? was written by Megan McAuley and published by Four Courts Press
Dún Na nGall, 'Fort of the Foreigners'? has 72 pages
Yes it is part of Maynooth Studies in Local History series
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