Bond, J. M. and Hunter, J. R. (1987). Flax-growing in Orkney from the Norse period to the 18th century. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 117. Vol 117, pp. 175-181.
| Title: | Flax-growing in Orkney from the Norse period to the 18th century | ||
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| Issue: | Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 117 | ||
| Series: | Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland | ||
| Volume: | 117 | ||
| Page Start/End: | 175 - 181 | ||
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| Publication Type: | Journal | ||
| Abstract: | New material from excavations at Pool, Sanday, stimulates an examination of the botany, cultivation, and processing of flax, together with its value in early subsistence economies. Rather than having been introduced in the 18th century, flax cultivation may have taken place from the Norse period to modern times. Au (adp A R) | ||
| Year of Publication: | 1987 | ||
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| Created Date: | 05 Dec 2008 |
