Back in January 2023 the ADS published the digital archive of the project ‘Warhorse: The Archaeology of a Medieval Revolution?’.
This project, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), focused on exploring medieval warhorses in England from AD 800-1600. The project aimed to challenge historical scholarship by integrating overlooked archaeological evidence, including physical horse remains, equestrian material culture, breeding landscapes, visual depictions in art, and historical documents. The goal was not only to deepen understanding of medieval horses but also to explore their intricate relationship with evolving medieval society.
The digital archive consists of three types of outputs from the project, available via the Downloads page.
Spreadsheets:
- Key data sets on horse bones, GMM analysis, DNA and isotopic analysis.
- Characteristics of horse-related artefacts and equestrian objects.
- Records from Domesday Book and studies on medieval studs and stables.
Reports:
- Ground Penetrating Radar survey at Clarendon Palace, Wiltshire.
- Standing building survey at Tattershall Castle, Lincolnshire.
Photographs:
- A visual archive capturing data collection, sites, landscapes, and outreach activities during the project.
How to cite this resource using a DOI:
Oliver Creighton, Alan Outram, Robert Liddiard, Carly Ameen, Robert Webley, Kate Kanne (2023) Digital Archive for Warhorse: The Archaeology of a Military Revolution? 2019-2023 [data-set]. York: Archaeology Data Service [distributor] https://doi.org/10.5284/1102072
