insular script

Insular script was a medieval script system used in Ireland and Britain (Latin: insula, "island"). It later spread to Continental Europe in centres under the influence of Celtic Christianity. It is associated with Insular art , of which most surviving examples are illuminated manuscripts.The script developed in Ireland in the 7th century and was used as late as the 19th century, though its most flourishing period fell between 600 and 850. It was closely related to the uncial and half-uncial scripts, its immediate influences; the highest grade of Insular script is the majuscule Insular half-uncial, which is closely derived from Continental half-uncial script.
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