insular script

Insular script refers to the set of writing styles developed in the British Isles during the early medieval period, roughly between the 5th and 9th centuries. It includes scripts like Insular half-uncial and Insular minuscule, characterized by distinct letterforms and decorative elements. These scripts evolved from Latin writing traditions and were used primarily for religious manuscripts and scholarly texts across regions such as Ireland, England, and Scotland. They played a key role in the preservation and dissemination of Christianity and learning during the early medieval era.