Dear Kris,

I worked on a collection of bones from Winchester Palace, a large proportion of which, taken from a large stone-lined gutter, I interpreted as ‘kitchen waste’, almost certainly derived from the palace kitchens. This collection was dated to the 15^th/early 16^th century.

The reference is

Rielly, K, 2006. Vertebrate Remains, in D. Seeley, C. Philpotts and M. Samuel, Winchester Palace: Excavations at the Southwark residence of the bishops of Winchester, MoLAS Monograph Series 31, London, 130-142.

All the best

Kevin

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Subject: [ZOOARCH] Medieval kitchen waste deposits

Dear all,

Is anyone aware of medieval animal bone assemblages which have either been found associated with buildings that have been interpreted as kitchens, or which may not be associated with a kitchen, but have nonetheless been interpreted as kitchen waste?

I'm aware of the examples from Eynsham Abbey and St Gregory's Priory, but wondered if people knew if any others?

Thanks in advance for any help you can give,

Kris