The Archaeology of Irish Salt – Trip to Britain [part 2 – England]
After Port Eynon we took the scenic route through Wales and crossed the border to Chester. This region is the hub of British salt-making in the post-medieval era (but with […]
After Port Eynon we took the scenic route through Wales and crossed the border to Chester. This region is the hub of British salt-making in the post-medieval era (but with […]
The town of Carlingford, on the north Louth coast is most notable for its fine medieval buildings, including the 13th century castle, 15th century thosel and 15-16th century mint. A […]
Evidence in Britain for monastic salt making comes largely from the greater number of documentary sources available there for various sites. There is some evidence that Irish medieval monasteries were […]