Identifying Animal Bones: An Introduction

Animal bone is one of the most common finds recovered on archaeological sites. But how do we identify these bones, and what can they tell us about our history? With a focus on York, this course will introduce methods of working with archaeological animal bone, and how we can use them to explore the various roles animals played in human lives, including diet, ecology and craft practices. This course will include practical elements and is suitable for archaeologists and non-specialists.

Tutor: Clare Rainsford MA (Cantab) MSc PhD

• Term: Autumn
• Day: Saturday
• Start Date: 12 October 2019
• Time: 10am-4.30pm
• No. of weeks: 1
• Full fee: £40

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