IMC 2011: Sessions
Session 805: The Archaeology of Early Medieval Fortified Settlements in Different Regions of Europe
Tuesday 12 July 2011, 16.30-18.00
Sponsor: | Vienna Institute of Archaeological Science, Universität Wien |
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Organiser: | Hajnalka Herold, Vienna Institute of Archaeological Science, Universität Wien |
Moderator/Chair: | Dawn Hadley, Department of Archaeology, University of Sheffield |
Paper 805-a | Burhs and Defence: Assessing the Military Status of Later Saxon Burhs (Language: English) Index terms: Archaeology - General, Archaeology - Sites |
Paper 805-b | Early Medieval Fortified Settlements in Italy from the 6th to the 10th Century (Language: English) Index terms: Archaeology - General, Archaeology - Sites |
Paper 805-c | Fortified Settlements of the 9th and 10th Centuries in Central Europe (Language: English) Index terms: Archaeology - Sites, Architecture - General |
Abstract | This session aims at comparing the structure, possible function(s) and symbolic meaning of Early Medieval fortified settlements from three different parts of Europe (England, Italy, and Central Europe) based on archaeological research results. Thereby special emphases will be given to the defensive capabilities (military function and/or representation) of these sites as well as to the spatial organisation within the fortified area. Possibilities of reconstructing economic and administrative functions of the discussed Early Medieval fortified settlements on the basis of the archaeological record are also going to be examined. |