Charred Grain Assemblages from Roman-Period Corn Driers in Britain
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11613743 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Margrieta Van Der Veen (0000-0002-6994-2800, corresponding author), Marijke Van Der Veen |
| Year | 1989 |
| Volume | 146 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 302-319 |
| Publication date | 1989-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Archaeological Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0066-5983 • E-ISSN: 2373-2288 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00665983.1989.11021292 |
| OpenAlex | W2040573424 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 27 |
| References cited | 10 |
This paper presents a review of the botanical evidence for the function of so-called 'corn-driers' from Roman-period Britain. The charred grain assemblages associated with corn-driers from twenty-one sites have been analysed. The results indicate that these kilns should be regarded as multi-functional structures; both the roasting of germinated grains for the production of malt and the parching/drying/ of grain in preparation for consumption and storage are functions implied by the botanical evidence. The need for further experimental research is identified
Agricultural economics · Archaeology · Art · Consumption (sociology · Economics · Geography · Kiln · Metallurgy · Period (music · Roasting · Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis · Materials Science
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| Unique citing works | 27 |
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| Citations per year | 0,82 |
| Citation span | 1993 - 2026 (34) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 27 |