| Title: |
In piscibus diversis; the bone evidence for fish consumption in Roman Britain
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| Issue: |
Britannia 38 |
| Series: |
Britannia
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| Volume: |
38
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| Page Start/End: |
141 - 180 |
| Biblio Note |
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| Publication Type: |
Journal
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| Abstract: |
Fish bone assemblages from 109 sites were analysed for evidence of Roman influence on fish consumption. Temporal divisions within the period were not informative, but sites were divided by region. Secondary evidence, including amphorae and fishing tackle, was also considered. Eel was most common overall but some species were regionally important, e.g. salmon. Towns and villas showed the greatest range of fish, from freshwater and inland marine fisheries and also imported salted fish and fish-sauce. Native sites continued to show restricted fish consumption from very local sources, while Roman sites suggested an increase in variety and some evidence for status, which may result from cultural change in culinary practices. Includes |
| Year of Publication: |
2007
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| Subjects / Periods: |
| Fish (Auto Detected Subject) |
| Villas (Auto Detected Subject) |
| Bone (Auto Detected Subject) |
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| Fishing Tackle (Auto Detected Subject) |
| Marine Fisheries (Auto Detected Subject) |
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| Source: |
BIAB
(The British & Irish Archaeological Bibliography (BIAB))
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| Created Date: |
10 Dec 2007 |
