The Fadden More Psalter: The Discovery and Conservation of a Medieval Treaure

A groundbreaking account of a medieval insular manuscript unearthed from a bog, detailing conservation challenges, methodological innovations, and a decade of research.

In July 2006, a highly significant archaeological discovery was made in a bog at Faddan More, Co. Tipperary. The remains of an illuminated manuscript from the early medieval period, along with its leather cover, were discovered by chance during turf-cutting operations. The find made international headlines and today represent...