Hi Melanie,
here is a historical reference for medieval England:
Langdon, J. 1986. Horses, oxen and technological innovation. Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press.
for aspects of cart technology see:
Spruytte, J. 1983. Early harness systems. London: J A Allen. (translated from
French)
Cheers,
Umberto
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Quoting Melanie Wilson <[log in to unmask]>:
> I wonder if anyone could suggest any references specific to Draught horses
> in England or Europe between the 5th and 15th Centuries. Does anything show
> in skeletal remains for example or is it all artifacts and artwork? I'm
> interested in finding more about typical sizes or such animals and the
> technology of the carts etc
>
> I understand some wheels were found at Newstead , unfortunately the
> reference I have does not state which Newstead .
>
> I realise that some of the information is a little removed from
> zooarchaeology as such, but any pointers gratefully accepted
>
> Thanks
>
> Mel
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