The concealed finds from the Mühlberg-Ensemble in Kempten (southern Germany)
Post-medieval archaeology on the second floor
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 10999599 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Rainer Atzbach (0000-0002-3823-0616, Ministry of Culture, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 46 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 252-280 |
| Publication date | 2012-11-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Post-Medieval Archaeology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0079-4236 • E-ISSN: 1745-8137 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1179/0079423612z.00000000012 |
| OpenAlex | W2054522924 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 3 |
Concealed finds in buildings are a worldwide phenomenon. Since the 14th century, the angles of vaults, the dead space between ceilings and floors, walled niches and other voids in buildings have been used to dump waste, mostly on the occasion of rebuilding activities. In a few cases, careful deposits of single objects may reflect magical practices. All finds seem to bear an immediate connection to the former inhabitants. Their dating, based on building chronology and the excellent state of preservation, especially of organic finds, makes them an excellent source for archaeology and cultural history. This paper examines an exceptional collection of assemblages recovered from dead spaces within three adjacent buildings in the town of Kempten, southern Germany. It summarizes the major research project based on the wide variety of finds recovered, including numerous objects of wood, leather, fur and textile
Archaeology · Geography · State (computer science · Textile · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Computer Science · Historical and Archaeological Studies · Historical and Cultural Archaeology Studies · History
| Citations per year | 0.33 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2014 - 2025 (12) |
| Highly cited | No |