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Tag: archaeobotany

Spelt… wrongly?

Posted on June 14, 2013January 1, 2019 By Mark 6 Comments on Spelt… wrongly?
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Q: What do you call a spelt grain in an Anglo-Saxon pit? A: Residual OK, so it’s not going to win any prizes at the Edinburgh Festival. Indeed, it’s not even a joke – it almost makes a serious point. You see, it’s all about the shadow – the spectre, even – of residuality that … Read More “Spelt… wrongly?” »

A cast of thousands

Posted on February 26, 2013January 1, 2019 By Mark No Comments on A cast of thousands
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In the last thrilling instalment, I introduced my tangential involvement with the Lyminge Archaeological Project, and described how I spent a substantial slice of life examining large quantities of charred plant remains. So, what did I find? Well, the most striking thing about my assemblage is Sample 24 which, not to put too fine a … Read More “A cast of thousands” »

Curse of the Black Spelt

Posted on February 18, 2013January 1, 2019 By Mark No Comments on Curse of the Black Spelt
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It was a cold, darkling evening in winter, and the Institute of Archaeology lay safely at anchor in Oxford harbour, sheltered in the lee of the Ashmolean. As the clock struck 7 bells, a visiting Captain – I mean, lecturer – took his stand upon the quarterdeck and delivered an engaging Powerpoint presentation. The subject: … Read More “Curse of the Black Spelt” »

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