Dear Kevin,
In my thesis I have published some SM-photographs of modern and medieval ergot finds from Switzerland.
The reference for this is: Karg S. Ernährung und Agrarwirtschaft in der spätmittelalterlichen Stadt Laufen (Schweiz). Paläoethnobotanische Funde aus der Holzhäuserzeile am Rathausplatz.
Dissertationes Botanicae 262. Stuttgart, 1996, 1-217.
With kind regards, Sabine
Dr. phil. Sabine Karg
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Fra: Kevin Leonard [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sendt: 12. februar 2004 19:39
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Emne: archaeological ergot
Hello all,
A colleague with the seed purity division of Canada's
agriculture agency has suggested that several specimens
among charred cereal grains from an early- to mid-18th
century Acadian barnyard context in Prince Edward Island
National Park may be ergot sclerotia (Claviceps purpurea).
Preparing to investigate this, I've searched available
literature for references to archaeological occurences of
ergot but found none. So, I'm wondering if any list
members, especially those in Europe familiar with
non-English literature, may know of pertinent references
that would help me in determining if these specimens are
ergot or not.
Just for the record, charred grains of wheat, oats, and
rye (ergot's favoured host) have been identified in the
same sample as the possible ergot sclerotia.
all the best,
Kevin Leonard
Shediac Bridge, NB
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