Breeze, A. (2005). Celts, bears, and the River Irthing. Archaeologia Aeliana Series 5. Vol 34, pp. 152-153. https://doi.org/10.5284/1061147.  Cite this via datacite

Title: Celts, bears, and the River Irthing
Issue: Archaeologia Aeliana Series 5
Series: Archaeologia Aeliana
Volume: 34
Page Start/End: 152 - 153
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Abstract: The author discusses the origin of the name of the River Irthing, suggesting that it derives from an ancient British term meaning `little bear' and that it may have been linked with a Celtic cult of bears.
Author: Andrew Breeze
Year of Publication: 2005
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Created Date: 30 May 2019