03-21-2008, 10:26 AM
There has been some debate in recent years as to what extent the Roman influence on Ireland was. Generally it is agreed that there was no invasion, but even that has been questioned. There have been Roman finds in different parts of the island. On the web somewhere there is a brief article by Richard Warner of the Ulster Museum about Roman finds in Ireland and their distribution. He picks up on the fact that where there are Roman finds their are few indinenous finds and vice versa. I only came across this a couple of weeks ago and I think I saved it to my hard drive somewhere. If I find it I'll post the link. I attended a lecture a few years ago by Richard where he was adamant that there is archaeological evidence for Roman villas in Ireland built by returning traders or soldiers who had made their fortune in the empire. One of these is in the bend of the Boyne if I remeber correctly.
There was also a book published around 2002/3? by someone with an Italian surname who argued that there was clear archaeological evidence for a Roman invasion and settlement in Kerry - the Rock of Cashel. I would debate whether it is clear evidence but it is worth looking at - I'll see if I can get the copy from Kilrea library.
Stephen
There was also a book published around 2002/3? by someone with an Italian surname who argued that there was clear archaeological evidence for a Roman invasion and settlement in Kerry - the Rock of Cashel. I would debate whether it is clear evidence but it is worth looking at - I'll see if I can get the copy from Kilrea library.
Stephen
Stephen McCotter
