A Bioarchaeological Study of Medieval Burials on the site of St Mary Spitald (MoLA Monograph) - Hardcover

Connell, Brian; Jones, Amy Gray; Redfern, Rebecca; Walker, Don

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1907586113 ISBN 13: 9781907586118

Publisher: MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology), 2012

Synopsis

Major excavations on the site of the Augustinian priory and hospital of St Mary Spital uncovered the remains of over 10,500 human skeletons. Unprecedented accuracy of dating and phasing of the cemetery was achieved using a targeted programme of stratigraphic and radiocarbon dating techniques, resulting in four chronological periods of burials. Osteological analysis of a sample of 5387 skeletons has provided a unique insight into the lives of medieval Londoners from the 12th to the early 16th centuries. Many of the skeletons showed evidence of disease and injury and the results of this major project are integrated into a biocultural framework, which includes the recurrent famines and epidemics of the time.

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Review:

"This volume is an excellent addition to the Museum of London Archaeology Monograph Series...Connell and associates have produced a wonderful and affordable volume. The book is a valuable resource for osteologists and bioarchaeologists but also provides a thoroughly fascinating account for any reader with a myriad of interests." -- Diana Mahoney Swales The Archaeological Journal

About this edition

• Publisher: MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology)
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1907586113
• ISBN 13: 9781907586118
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 300