A French fish event at the turn of the 10th century? Environment, economy, and ethnicity in maritime Flanders
Tarek Oueslati
Abstract Recent excavations in Northern France shed light on new trends fishing between the 9th and 11th centuries AD. This paper presents data from two sites characterized by of large gadids. These finds are contextualized within broader synchronic regional context diachronic local pre‐Roman period to medieval times. From this analysis, it becomes apparent that Saint‐Georges‐sur‐l'Aa neighbouring site Craywick present innovative tackle capture grounds along a type architecture buildings. The skeletal profiles fish but also cattle show excavated areas were activity zones where butchering was taking place rather than consumption. Some unusual such as chopped burnt fin whale bones manufacture an object rib underline character site. around 10th century seems be turning point evolution occupation southern shore Channel hints towards similar changes Great Britain scope so‐called event horizon.
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