Death and Burial in Medieval England

1066–1550

Christopher Daniell (Centre for Medieval Studies, York, UK)

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Routledge
02 December 2025

British & Irish history; Medieval history; Cultural studies; Sociology: customs & traditions; Sociology: death & dying

This volume offers readers a comprehensive and vivid picture of medieval death and burial in England, bringing the fascinating beliefs and rituals surrounding mortality into sharp focus.

Death had a pervasive presence in daily medieval English life, finding expression in monuments, literature and art. This book expertly weaves together analysis of historical, archaeological and literary sources to provide a uniquely interdisciplinary look at the entire phenomenon. Now in its second edition, Daniell’s book incorporates the latest findings derived from DNA and isotope analysis, providing readers with a case study of the discovery and results from the skeleton of Richard III. New chapters examine ‘deviant’ burials and the role of revenants and ghosts, whilst the final chapter introduces new theories regarding the Black Death’s transformative societal impact – the heightened desire for small group structures, such as nuclear families or guilds, and the increased centrality of the human body in religious and artistic representation.

This book is of value to students, scholars and anyone interested in the history of death, archaeology, anthropology and medieval English life and ritual.

By: Christopher Daniell (Centre for Medieval Studies York UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 820g
ISBN: 9781032674018
ISBN 10: 1032674016
Pages: 346
Publication Date: 02 December 2025
Audience: College/higher education , College/higher education , Further / Higher Education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Christopher Daniell is a senior historic building advisor for the UK government, advising on listed buildings. He was a visiting honorary fellow of the University of York and worked for many years as an archaeologist, computer specialist and historian for York Archaeological Trust. He has also written books including From Domesday Book to Magna Carta and the Atlas of Medieval Britain, as well as many articles.