Turner, R. (2006). Surfeit of Lampreys. Archaeology in the Severn Estuary 17. Vol 17.
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Surfeit of Lampreys | ||
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Archaeology in the Severn Estuary 17 | ||
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Archaeology in the Severn Estuary | ||
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This paper looks at the truth behind the phrase a 'surfeit of lampreys' by examining the accounts of King Henry I's death. The Severn Estuary was famous for its seasonal migration and catches of the sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus), and documentary records suggest that it was the most prized of fish in the Middle Ages. Early cookery books are full of recipes, but it is literary references which suggest the lamprey was considered as an aphrodisiac and that the accusations about Henry I's death may have had an allegorical meaning. | ||
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2006 | ||
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09 Oct 2017 |