Medievalists.net

Where the Middle Ages Begin

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • Features
  • News
  • Online Courses
  • Podcast
  • Patreon Login
  • About Us & More
    • About Us
    • Books
    • Videos
    • Films & TV
    • Medieval Studies Programs
    • Places To See
    • Teaching Resources
    • Articles

Medievalists.net

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • Features
  • News
  • Online Courses
  • Podcast
  • Patreon Login
  • About Us & More
    • About Us
    • Books
    • Videos
    • Films & TV
    • Medieval Studies Programs
    • Places To See
    • Teaching Resources
    • Articles
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
Articles

The Archaeology of Medieval Fishing Tackle

by Sandra Alvarez
May 22, 2011

The Archaeology of Medieval Fishing Tackle

Steane, J M  and Foreman, M

Waterfront Archaeology: Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Waterfront Archaeology held at Bristol, 23-26 September 1988, edited by G L Good, R H Jones and M W Ponsford (CBA Research Report No 74 (1991))

Abstract

This paper provides a summary of fish catching methods in medieval England. The principal methods and associated tackle are described with archaeological examples. Distinct regional fishing traditions are identified, the lack of overlap between these techniques possibly reflecting differences in the prey species available. The technology employed in coastal fishing is different again and its development seems to reflect changes in the economic importance of the fishing industry. Small-scale, essentially local, fishing with the sale of fresh fish at local markets was gradually replaced by large-scale fleet fishing in the late medieval period, accompanied by curing and salting processes.

Click here to read this article from Waterfront Archaeology


Subscribe to Medievalverse




Related Posts

  • Cod skulls reveal fishing patterns in the Middle Ages
  • The origins of intensive marine fishing in medieval Europe: the English evidence
  • Place, memory and identity among estuarine fishing communities: interpreting the archaeology of early medieval fish weirs
  • Medieval Fishing at Gufuskálar, Snæfellsnes, Iceland
  • The character of commercial fishing in Icelandic waters in the fifteenth century
TagsDaily Life in the Middle Ages • Fifteenth Century • Later Middle Ages • Medieval Archaeology • Medieval Economics - General • Medieval England • Medieval Maritime Studies • Medieval Norway • Medieval Poland • Medieval Social History • Switzerland

Post navigation

Previous Post Previous Post
Next Post Next Post

Medievalists Membership

Become a member to get ad-free access to our website and our articles. Thank you for supporting our website!

Sign Up Member Login

More from Medievalists.net

Become a Patron

We've created a Patreon for Medievalists.net as we want to transition to a more community-funded model.

 

We aim to be the leading content provider about all things medieval. Our website, podcast and Youtube page offers news and resources about the Middle Ages. We hope that are our audience wants to support us so that we can further develop our podcast, hire more writers, build more content, and remove the advertising on our platforms. This will also allow our fans to get more involved in what content we do produce.

Become a Patron Member Login

Medievalists.net

Footer Menu

  • Privacy Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information
  • Copyright © 2025 Medievalists.net
  • Powered by WordPress
  • Theme: Uku by Elmastudio
Follow us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter