Experimentelle Archäologie

Summary

This article reports on agricultural experiments on the Butser Ancient Farm, testing emmer and spelt. The article introduces Butser Ancient Farm, including the four locations, which are in four different climatic zones. Some of these agricultural lands seem inhospitable. The soil is described in detail in order to understand agricultural changes and how tools affected the soil. Another debate in the articles focuses on the treatment of weeds.

Two constant factors were maintained throughout the project: the number of seeds, and grooves for the seeds. The weather was recorded in great detail. The weather is the major influence on the agriculture and can also influence the outcome of spring-/ or winter sowing.

All three factors, weather, soil, and the type of agricultural work influence the outcome of the harvest.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Butser Ancient Farm Archive 1973-2007   •
• EXARC Experimental Archaeology Collection

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Individual & Institutional Roles

Contact(s): EXARC Experimental Archaeology Collection Manager

Record Identifiers

ExArc Id(s): 2237

Notes

Rights & Attribution: Christine Shaw contributed a copy of this document to the collection. EXARC thanks her for her dedication for preserving the Butser Ancient Farm Archive.

General Note: More information about the Butser Ancient Farm Archive and this document can be found at Butser.org.uk.

General Note: The information in this record was originally compiled by Dr. Roeland Paardekooper, EXARC Director.

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