Abstract
As a key component of Ireland’s agricultural and marine economy, salt was a much prized and vital commodity for the trade of the nation. Yet archaeological evidence for salt-working is surprisingly sparse particularly for early periods; leading to its neglect as a focus for thematic study. This paper presents the first systematic survey of the archaeological remains associated with salt production in Ireland, considering a range of expressions and their implications. Beyond the material evidence, salt can be considered a proxy for understanding the wider commercial and social processes affecting the country in the post-medieval period.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Post-Medieval Archaeology |
| Volume | 55 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Accepted/In press - 28 Jun 2020 |
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Forsythe, W., McConkey, R., & Breen, C. (Accepted/In press). The Archaeology of Salt Production in Post-Medieval Ireland. Post-Medieval Archaeology, 55(1).