Beneath the Ground of Kings and Saints: The Archaeology and History of Ferns, County Wexford
| By: | Barry Lacey |
| Publisher: | Wordwell |
| Published: | September 2025 |
| Pages: | 244 |
| Categories: | Archaeology, History |
| Language: | English |
| Available as: | Paperback |
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Beneath the Ground of Kings and Saints is a 2025 book by Barry Lacey that explores the archaeology and history of Ferns, County Wexford, from the prehistoric period through the early modern era. The book highlights evidence of prehistoric funerary activities and the site's importance as an early Christian monastic center and later medieval town. It examines the monastic and Norman history of Ferns, including the era of St. Aidan and Dermot MacMurrough, and also incorporates findings from the medieval church site at Clone.