Simon Mays
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 5205413 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Simon Mays |
| NOMBRES | Simon |
| APELLIDO | Mays |
| FIRMA | MAYS S |
| AFILIACIONES | Historic England |
| VERIFICADO | No |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 23 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 111 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 23 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 1998 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 5 |
Establishing a Chronology for Roman and Post-Roman Stanwick, Northamptonshire
The programme of radiocarbon dating undertaken at Stanwick, Northamptonshire, demonstrates the value of scientific dating of Romano-British sites, including those with good pottery sequences and large numbers of datable coins and other finds. It has refined and clarified the chronology and phasing of the site, particularly in its final phase of occupation. It confirmed some of our original dating of the human burials, and showed other dates were …
A possible case of hypertrophic osteopathy in osteological remains representing cattle hide processing from a Roman villa in England
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the likelihood that pathological features noted on cattle bones indicate that the animal suffered hypertrophic osteopathy. MATERIALS: Cattle bones, mostly from the lower extremities, representing a single individual, recovered from a Romano-British villa (4th century CE). METHODS: The remains were subject to macroscopic, low-power microscopic, radiographic and μCT study, as well as biomolecular analysis for M. tuberculosis …
A new approach to recording nasal fracture in skeletonized individuals
Analysis of patterning in the occurrence of skeletal lesions used as indicators of vitamin D deficiency in subadult and adult skeletal remains
How should we diagnose disease in palaeopathology? Some epistemological considerations
Child Bioarchaeology
This article aims to provide an overview of some of the more important developments in the bioarchaeology of childhood over the past decade. Analysis of publication trends in the major osteoarchaeology and physical anthropology journals demonstrated a rise in research papers dealing with skeletal remains of children, with dietary and palaeopathological studies especially predominant. Innovations in these areas are discussed in more detail, togeth…
Bone‐formers and bone‐losers in an archaeological population
OBJECTIVES: Recent biomedical research suggests that, in modern human populations, individuals may vary in their inherent tendency toward bone formation at skeletal and extra-skeletal locations. However, the nature of this phenomenon is incompletely understood, and the extent to which it might apply to past populations is unclear. It is hypothesized that if there is inter-individual variation in some overall tendency toward bone formation in skel…
The effect of factors other than age upon skeletal age indicators in the adult
CONTEXT: Estimation of adult age from skeletal remains is problematic due to the weak and variable relationship between age indicators and age. OBJECTIVES: To assess the proportion of variation in age indicators that is associated with factors other than age and to attempt to identify what those factors might be. METHODS: The paper focuses on frequently used adult bony age markers. A literature search (principally using Web of Science) is conduct…
Oxygen isotope analysis of human bone phosphate evidences weaning age in archaeological populations
Here we report bone phosphate oxygen (δ 18 O p ) values from perinates/neonates and infants ( n = 32); children (4–12 years; n = 12); unsexed juveniles (16–18 years; n = 2); and adult bones ( n = 17) from Wharram Percy, North Yorkshire, England, in order to explore the potential of this method to investigate patterns of past breastfeeding and weaning. In prior studies, δ 15 N and δ 13 C analyses of bone collagen have been utilized to explore wean…
Resorption of mandibular alveolar bone following loss of molar teeth and its relationship to age at death in a human skeletal population
Estimating adult age at death in skeletal remains is problematic, particularly in older adults. Molar wear is arguably the most reliable ageing technique for palaeopopulations, but many older adult skeletons have lost their molar teeth ante mortem, precluding its application. Resorption of the alveolar process occurs following tooth loss, and this appears to continue for a prolonged period. The current work investigates the relationship of this p…
The Archaeology of Human Bones
The Archaeology of Human Bones provides an up to date account of the scientific analysis of human skeletal remains from archaeological sites. This completely revised edition reflects the latest developments in scientific techniques for studying human skeletons and the latest applications of those techniques in archaeology. In particular, the sections on ancient DNA and bone stable isotopes have been comprehensively updated, and two completely new…
The effects of socioeconomic status on endochondral and appositional bone growth, and acquisition of cortical bone in children from 19th century Birmingham, England
Endochondral growth, appositional growth, and acquisition of cortical bone thickness in the femur are investigated in subadult skeletons ( N = 43, dental age range birth to 12 years) from the 19 th ‐century AD burial site of St. Martin's churchyard, Birmingham, England. Endochondral growth is monitored using diaphyseal femoral length. Appositional growth is monitored using radiographic midshaft mediolateral width and acquisition of cortical bone …
Septal aperture of the humerus in a mediaeval human skeletal population
Humeral septal aperture is studied in a large Mediaeval skeletal series from England. The aims are to investigate associations between septal aperture and sex, age, side and humeral robusticity; and to evaluate any associations with relative projection of ulna coronoid and olecranon processes. In this way, it is hoped to shed light on age at occurrence and the causation of the trait. Results showed a paucity of cases in juveniles. In adults, the …
An investigation of skeletal indicators of vitamin D deficiency in adults
Vitamin D deficiency in adults is referred to as osteomalacia, and this condition has multiple causes related to factors such as environment, living conditions and cultural practices. Therefore, understanding the types and range of expression of osteomalacia in archaeological bone, using a number of investigative techniques, will have significant implications for interpretations made about past communities. This study aimed to understand the expr…
Comment on ‘A Bayesian approach to ageing perinatal skeletal material from archaeological sites
Two probable cases of treponemal disease of Medieval date from England
Two British Medieval skeletons are described. Paleopathological examination suggests that treponemal disease was present in each case. Radiocarbon dating indicates that one is firmly pre‐Columbian, and the other of likely pre‐Columbian date. The implications for our understanding of the history and geographic spread of the treponemal diseases, particularly venereal syphilis, are discussed. Am J Phys Anthropol 120:133–143, 2003. © 2003 Wiley‐Liss,…
The Archaeology of Human Bones
There is no greater direct evidence regarding earlier human populations than their physical remains. This volume provides a pragmatic and up-to-date account of forensic analysis of human skeletal remains, and its application in tackling major historical and archaeological issues. The Archaeology of Human Bones starts with an introduction to the anatomy, structure and development of bones and teeth. It analyzes the biasing effects of decay and inc…
A Late Bronze Age Human Skull and Associated Worked Wood from a Lancashire Wetland
A recurring theme of the Late Bronze Age is the apparent association between deliberate deposition of material and wet places. Recently, a human skull has been discovered within the basal sediments of a relict mire at Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, dating to the later Bronze Age (c. 1250–840 cal BC). The find, which belonged to a c. 25–35 year old male, was located within a layer of silty wood peat elm deep, representing the ancient root system of…
Effects of age and occupation on cortical bone in a group of 18th–19th century British men
The effects of age and occupation on cortical bone in a group of adult males from the 18th–19th century AD skeletal collection from Christ Church Spitalfields, London, were investigated. Cortical bone was monitored using metacarpal radiogrammetry. Individual age at death was known exactly from coffin plates. Occupation for individuals was known from historical sources. Results showed that continued periosteal apposition was evident throughout adu…
Directional asymmetry in the human clavicle
The human right clavicle tends to be shorter than the left. A range of possible explanations can be advanced to account for this asymmetry. In the present work, clavicular morphology was studied in a medieval skeletal assemblage from Wharram Percy, England, with the aim of evaluating these competing explanations. At Wharram Percy, as anticipated, the right clavicle tended to be shorter. Patterns of asymmetry in curvature, robusticity, vasculariza…
A biomechanical study of activity patterns in a medieval human skeletal assemblage
Activity patterns in an assemblage of medieval skeletons from York, England, are investigated using analyses of biomechanical properties of the humeral diaphyses. Evidence is found for differences in activity patterns between males and females and between male layfolk and members of a male monastic community. Copyright © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Directional asymmetry in the human clavicle
The human right clavicle tends to be shorter than the left. A range of possible explanations can be advanced to account for this asymmetry. In the present work, clavicular morphology was studied in a medieval skeletal assemblage from Wharram Percy, England, with the aim of evaluating these competing explanations. At Wharram Percy, as anticipated, the right clavicle tended to be shorter. Patterns of asymmetry in curvature, robusticity, vasculariza…
Dry-bone manifestations of rickets in infancy and early childhood
Rickets and osteomalacia are the subadult and adult expressions of a disease in which the underlying problem is a failure to mineralize bone protein (osteoid). The most common cause of this disease is a physiological deficiency in vitamin D. The associated problems include deformed bones and this condition is well known in pre-modern medical texts and documents as a fairly common cause of morbidity. Given these facts, it is surprising that the li…
The effects of socioeconomic status on endochondral and appositional bone growth, and acquisition of cortical bone in children from 19th century Birmingham, England
Endochondral growth, appositional growth, and acquisition of cortical bone thickness in the femur are investigated in subadult skeletons ( N = 43, dental age range birth to 12 years) from the 19 th ‐century AD burial site of St. Martin's churchyard, Birmingham, England. Endochondral growth is monitored using diaphyseal femoral length. Appositional growth is monitored using radiographic midshaft mediolateral width and acquisition of cortical bone …
An investigation of skeletal indicators of vitamin D deficiency in adults
Vitamin D deficiency in adults is referred to as osteomalacia, and this condition has multiple causes related to factors such as environment, living conditions and cultural practices. Therefore, understanding the types and range of expression of osteomalacia in archaeological bone, using a number of investigative techniques, will have significant implications for interpretations made about past communities. This study aimed to understand the expr…
Oxygen isotope analysis of human bone phosphate evidences weaning age in archaeological populations
Here we report bone phosphate oxygen (δ 18 O p ) values from perinates/neonates and infants ( n = 32); children (4–12 years; n = 12); unsexed juveniles (16–18 years; n = 2); and adult bones ( n = 17) from Wharram Percy, North Yorkshire, England, in order to explore the potential of this method to investigate patterns of past breastfeeding and weaning. In prior studies, δ 15 N and δ 13 C analyses of bone collagen have been utilized to explore wean…
Effects of age and occupation on cortical bone in a group of 18th–19th century British men
The effects of age and occupation on cortical bone in a group of adult males from the 18th–19th century AD skeletal collection from Christ Church Spitalfields, London, were investigated. Cortical bone was monitored using metacarpal radiogrammetry. Individual age at death was known exactly from coffin plates. Occupation for individuals was known from historical sources. Results showed that continued periosteal apposition was evident throughout adu…
Two probable cases of treponemal disease of Medieval date from England
Two British Medieval skeletons are described. Paleopathological examination suggests that treponemal disease was present in each case. Radiocarbon dating indicates that one is firmly pre‐Columbian, and the other of likely pre‐Columbian date. The implications for our understanding of the history and geographic spread of the treponemal diseases, particularly venereal syphilis, are discussed. Am J Phys Anthropol 120:133–143, 2003. © 2003 Wiley‐Liss,…
Bone‐formers and bone‐losers in an archaeological population
OBJECTIVES: Recent biomedical research suggests that, in modern human populations, individuals may vary in their inherent tendency toward bone formation at skeletal and extra-skeletal locations. However, the nature of this phenomenon is incompletely understood, and the extent to which it might apply to past populations is unclear. It is hypothesized that if there is inter-individual variation in some overall tendency toward bone formation in skel…
Septal aperture of the humerus in a mediaeval human skeletal population
Humeral septal aperture is studied in a large Mediaeval skeletal series from England. The aims are to investigate associations between septal aperture and sex, age, side and humeral robusticity; and to evaluate any associations with relative projection of ulna coronoid and olecranon processes. In this way, it is hoped to shed light on age at occurrence and the causation of the trait. Results showed a paucity of cases in juveniles. In adults, the …
Resorption of mandibular alveolar bone following loss of molar teeth and its relationship to age at death in a human skeletal population
Estimating adult age at death in skeletal remains is problematic, particularly in older adults. Molar wear is arguably the most reliable ageing technique for palaeopopulations, but many older adult skeletons have lost their molar teeth ante mortem, precluding its application. Resorption of the alveolar process occurs following tooth loss, and this appears to continue for a prolonged period. The current work investigates the relationship of this p…
A Late Bronze Age Human Skull and Associated Worked Wood from a Lancashire Wetland
A recurring theme of the Late Bronze Age is the apparent association between deliberate deposition of material and wet places. Recently, a human skull has been discovered within the basal sediments of a relict mire at Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, dating to the later Bronze Age (c. 1250–840 cal BC). The find, which belonged to a c. 25–35 year old male, was located within a layer of silty wood peat elm deep, representing the ancient root system of…
Dry-bone manifestations of rickets in infancy and early childhood
Rickets and osteomalacia are the subadult and adult expressions of a disease in which the underlying problem is a failure to mineralize bone protein (osteoid). The most common cause of this disease is a physiological deficiency in vitamin D. The associated problems include deformed bones and this condition is well known in pre-modern medical texts and documents as a fairly common cause of morbidity. Given these facts, it is surprising that the li…
Directional asymmetry in the human clavicle
The human right clavicle tends to be shorter than the left. A range of possible explanations can be advanced to account for this asymmetry. In the present work, clavicular morphology was studied in a medieval skeletal assemblage from Wharram Percy, England, with the aim of evaluating these competing explanations. At Wharram Percy, as anticipated, the right clavicle tended to be shorter. Patterns of asymmetry in curvature, robusticity, vasculariza…
A biomechanical study of activity patterns in a medieval human skeletal assemblage
Activity patterns in an assemblage of medieval skeletons from York, England, are investigated using analyses of biomechanical properties of the humeral diaphyses. Evidence is found for differences in activity patterns between males and females and between male layfolk and members of a male monastic community. Copyright © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Directional asymmetry in the human clavicle
The human right clavicle tends to be shorter than the left. A range of possible explanations can be advanced to account for this asymmetry. In the present work, clavicular morphology was studied in a medieval skeletal assemblage from Wharram Percy, England, with the aim of evaluating these competing explanations. At Wharram Percy, as anticipated, the right clavicle tended to be shorter. Patterns of asymmetry in curvature, robusticity, vasculariza…
A Late Bronze Age Human Skull and Associated Worked Wood from a Lancashire Wetland
A recurring theme of the Late Bronze Age is the apparent association between deliberate deposition of material and wet places. Recently, a human skull has been discovered within the basal sediments of a relict mire at Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, dating to the later Bronze Age (c. 1250–840 cal BC). The find, which belonged to a c. 25–35 year old male, was located within a layer of silty wood peat elm deep, representing the ancient root system of…
Effects of age and occupation on cortical bone in a group of 18th–19th century British men
The effects of age and occupation on cortical bone in a group of adult males from the 18th–19th century AD skeletal collection from Christ Church Spitalfields, London, were investigated. Cortical bone was monitored using metacarpal radiogrammetry. Individual age at death was known exactly from coffin plates. Occupation for individuals was known from historical sources. Results showed that continued periosteal apposition was evident throughout adu…
The Archaeology of Human Bones
There is no greater direct evidence regarding earlier human populations than their physical remains. This volume provides a pragmatic and up-to-date account of forensic analysis of human skeletal remains, and its application in tackling major historical and archaeological issues. The Archaeology of Human Bones starts with an introduction to the anatomy, structure and development of bones and teeth. It analyzes the biasing effects of decay and inc…
Comment on ‘A Bayesian approach to ageing perinatal skeletal material from archaeological sites
Two probable cases of treponemal disease of Medieval date from England
Two British Medieval skeletons are described. Paleopathological examination suggests that treponemal disease was present in each case. Radiocarbon dating indicates that one is firmly pre‐Columbian, and the other of likely pre‐Columbian date. The implications for our understanding of the history and geographic spread of the treponemal diseases, particularly venereal syphilis, are discussed. Am J Phys Anthropol 120:133–143, 2003. © 2003 Wiley‐Liss,…
An investigation of skeletal indicators of vitamin D deficiency in adults
Vitamin D deficiency in adults is referred to as osteomalacia, and this condition has multiple causes related to factors such as environment, living conditions and cultural practices. Therefore, understanding the types and range of expression of osteomalacia in archaeological bone, using a number of investigative techniques, will have significant implications for interpretations made about past communities. This study aimed to understand the expr…
Septal aperture of the humerus in a mediaeval human skeletal population
Humeral septal aperture is studied in a large Mediaeval skeletal series from England. The aims are to investigate associations between septal aperture and sex, age, side and humeral robusticity; and to evaluate any associations with relative projection of ulna coronoid and olecranon processes. In this way, it is hoped to shed light on age at occurrence and the causation of the trait. Results showed a paucity of cases in juveniles. In adults, the …
The effects of socioeconomic status on endochondral and appositional bone growth, and acquisition of cortical bone in children from 19th century Birmingham, England
Endochondral growth, appositional growth, and acquisition of cortical bone thickness in the femur are investigated in subadult skeletons ( N = 43, dental age range birth to 12 years) from the 19 th ‐century AD burial site of St. Martin's churchyard, Birmingham, England. Endochondral growth is monitored using diaphyseal femoral length. Appositional growth is monitored using radiographic midshaft mediolateral width and acquisition of cortical bone …
The Archaeology of Human Bones
The Archaeology of Human Bones provides an up to date account of the scientific analysis of human skeletal remains from archaeological sites. This completely revised edition reflects the latest developments in scientific techniques for studying human skeletons and the latest applications of those techniques in archaeology. In particular, the sections on ancient DNA and bone stable isotopes have been comprehensively updated, and two completely new…
Resorption of mandibular alveolar bone following loss of molar teeth and its relationship to age at death in a human skeletal population
Estimating adult age at death in skeletal remains is problematic, particularly in older adults. Molar wear is arguably the most reliable ageing technique for palaeopopulations, but many older adult skeletons have lost their molar teeth ante mortem, precluding its application. Resorption of the alveolar process occurs following tooth loss, and this appears to continue for a prolonged period. The current work investigates the relationship of this p…
The effect of factors other than age upon skeletal age indicators in the adult
CONTEXT: Estimation of adult age from skeletal remains is problematic due to the weak and variable relationship between age indicators and age. OBJECTIVES: To assess the proportion of variation in age indicators that is associated with factors other than age and to attempt to identify what those factors might be. METHODS: The paper focuses on frequently used adult bony age markers. A literature search (principally using Web of Science) is conduct…
Oxygen isotope analysis of human bone phosphate evidences weaning age in archaeological populations
Here we report bone phosphate oxygen (δ 18 O p ) values from perinates/neonates and infants ( n = 32); children (4–12 years; n = 12); unsexed juveniles (16–18 years; n = 2); and adult bones ( n = 17) from Wharram Percy, North Yorkshire, England, in order to explore the potential of this method to investigate patterns of past breastfeeding and weaning. In prior studies, δ 15 N and δ 13 C analyses of bone collagen have been utilized to explore wean…
Bone‐formers and bone‐losers in an archaeological population
OBJECTIVES: Recent biomedical research suggests that, in modern human populations, individuals may vary in their inherent tendency toward bone formation at skeletal and extra-skeletal locations. However, the nature of this phenomenon is incompletely understood, and the extent to which it might apply to past populations is unclear. It is hypothesized that if there is inter-individual variation in some overall tendency toward bone formation in skel…
Child Bioarchaeology
This article aims to provide an overview of some of the more important developments in the bioarchaeology of childhood over the past decade. Analysis of publication trends in the major osteoarchaeology and physical anthropology journals demonstrated a rise in research papers dealing with skeletal remains of children, with dietary and palaeopathological studies especially predominant. Innovations in these areas are discussed in more detail, togeth…
Analysis of patterning in the occurrence of skeletal lesions used as indicators of vitamin D deficiency in subadult and adult skeletal remains
How should we diagnose disease in palaeopathology? Some epistemological considerations
A new approach to recording nasal fracture in skeletonized individuals
Establishing a Chronology for Roman and Post-Roman Stanwick, Northamptonshire
The programme of radiocarbon dating undertaken at Stanwick, Northamptonshire, demonstrates the value of scientific dating of Romano-British sites, including those with good pottery sequences and large numbers of datable coins and other finds. It has refined and clarified the chronology and phasing of the site, particularly in its final phase of occupation. It confirmed some of our original dating of the human burials, and showed other dates were …
A possible case of hypertrophic osteopathy in osteological remains representing cattle hide processing from a Roman villa in England
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the likelihood that pathological features noted on cattle bones indicate that the animal suffered hypertrophic osteopathy. MATERIALS: Cattle bones, mostly from the lower extremities, representing a single individual, recovered from a Romano-British villa (4th century CE). METHODS: The remains were subject to macroscopic, low-power microscopic, radiographic and μCT study, as well as biomolecular analysis for M. tuberculosis …
Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies (18 obras) · Medicine (12 obras) · Biology (9 obras) · Archaeology (8 obras) · Paleopathology and ancient diseases (8 obras) · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies (7 obras) · Geography (7 obras) · Anatomy (6 obras) · Paleopathology (6 obras) · Anatomy (5 obras)