Pilgrimage in Medieval England

Description: Describes the activities, theology, sociology, and psychology of medieval English pilgrimage from its roots in Anglo-Saxon tradition to criticism of the institution in the late Middle Ages. Considers English and British sites primarily, discussing topics such as early saints, penitential traditions, imagery, indulgences, royal pilgrimages, local pilgrimages, pilgrim routes and stops, and pilgrim dress. Passim references to literary pilgrimages, including CT.