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Worked goose radii from medieval England: What were they used for?

Authors :
Lena Strid
Source :
Quaternary International. :121-132
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2022.

Abstract

This paper examines an artefact type of unknown function, found in several places across medieval England. These artefacts are mostly made from goose radii, but other species, such as chicken and hare, are also known. The worked radii have often been interpreted as being related to writing, but a closer examination suggests that they are more likely to be awls.

Details

ISSN :
10406182
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Quaternary International
Accession number :
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