Books By Niamh Whitfield - Author

Niamh Whitfield, an expert in Early Medieval Celtic metalwork in Ireland and Scotland (7th-12th centuries), focuses on technical excellence, contextualising Celtic design in Europe, and its links to Anglo-Saxon and classical traditions. Her work covers topics like gold origins, animal ornament, and geometric design. Dr. Whitfield's archival research located the 'Tara' brooch and documented missing ornament panels. She delves into early Irish texts regarding jewellery, brooches as status symbols, their wearing styles, and the accuracy of clothing descriptions in sagas.