"The greater portion of the book has ... been largely re-written and expanded."--Preface.

Release date is 2023-02-09

Stone monuments -- Burial customs: Ogam stones -- Raths and stone forts -- The Stone Age -- The Bronze Age -- Lake-dwellings -- Oratories: early churches -- Early decorated churches -- Crosses -- Round towers -- Early Christian art: metal work -- Abbeys and later churches: fonts -- Castles -- Town gates and walls: bridges.

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"Wakeman's Handbook of Irish Antiquities: Third Edition" by John Cooke is a comprehensive historical account written in the early 20th century. The text serves as a detailed exploration of Ireland's ancient archaeological remains, covering a wide array of topics such as stone monuments, burial customs, and early Christian artifacts. It is particularly focused on the classification and significance of various archaeological structures and sites that showcase Ireland's rich history. The opening of the handbook presents a preface where the author recounts the challenges and significance of revising the work of W. F. Wakeman, a noted authority in Irish archaeology. John Cooke emphasizes the need to update and expand upon Wakeman's original material due to new archaeological research and methodologies that have emerged. He outlines the three main classifications of Irish antiquities—prehistoric, early Christian, and Anglo-Irish—and provides a brief overview of various significant sites and structures, demonstrating Ireland’s wealth of ancient remains. This introduction sets the stage for a thorough examination of Ireland's archaeological landscape, engaging readers interested in the pivotal aspects of Ireland's historical development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Originally published: Ireland: Hodges, Figgis, & Co., Ltd., 1903