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The Archaeology of Salt Production in Post-Medieval Ireland

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: SUMMARYAs a key component of Ireland’s agricultural and marine economy, salt was a much prized and vital commodity for the trade of the nation. Yet, archaeological evidence for salt-working is surprisingly sparse particularly for early periods; leading to its neglect as a focus for thematic study. This paper presents the first systematic survey of the archaeological remains associated with salt production in Ireland, considering a range of expressions and their implications. Beyond the material evidence, salt can be considered a proxy for understanding the wider commercial and social processes affecting the country in the post-medieval period.

Source: Post-Medieval Archaeology

DOI: 10.1080/00794236.2021.1896221

Authors: Wes Forsythe, Rosemary McConkey, Colin Breen

Institution: University of Ulster

Language: English

Topic: Medieval Architecture and Archaeology

Subfield: Archeology

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: Arts and Humanities Research Council

Award: G4773313442