Medieval Settlement in Orkney

Description

A multi-scalar presentation of settlement patterns identifiable through multi-disciplinary analysis of Orkney ladnscapes revealing aspects of island life in the later middle ages. A landscape approach discussing units of settlement and their basis; later administrative units that re-shaped communities;
the forms of houses people were living in and the impact of christian practice on identity and community.

Period	17 Jun 2022
Event title	The material experiences of 'Peasant' life in medeival Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England (c.1200-1600)
Event type	Workshop
Location	Cardiff, United KingdomShow on map
Degree of Recognition	International