Hi Julia,
Do you have any reference on that interesting information?
All the best
Gitte
Anne Birgitte Gotfredsen
Ph.D., Post. doc.
University of Copenhagen
Natural History Museum of Denmark,
Zoological Museum
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Interesting. Do you have any particular elements present or is the majority of the skeleton represented?
I have heard of laying birds being kept near (but not too near!) warm structures such as kilns and blacksmith's forges to encourage lay and also for eggs to aid hatching. Any eggshell to go along with the medullary bone?
All the best,
Julia
Dr Julia Best
Post-Doctoral Research Associate
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From: Analysis of animal remains from archaeological sites [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Julia Cussans
Sent: 26 October 2015 11:07
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Subject: [ZOOARCH] Goose bones and kilns
Hello All,
I have a collection of goose bones (MNI=4) from a posthole associated with a corn-drying kiln dated to the 10-13th Centuries from the East of England.
Is anyone aware of any similar occurrences? Either birds in association with kilns or just large collection of goose bones. The assemblage includes some butchered elements and some medullary bone.
Any references, pdfs etc gratefully received.
Many thanks in advance.
Julia
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