https://www.irishtimes.com/news/environment/archaeologists-excavate-phenomenal-13th-century-barn-in-co-meath-1.4630248?mode=amp&mode=amp&__twitter_impression=true
one for across the Irish Sea.
Quote from: Holly on July 26, 2021, 10:48:27 AM
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one for across the Irish Sea.
Judging by what they've found, the term 'barn' probably undersells it
Quote from: Jim Webster on July 26, 2021, 10:59:42 AM
Quote from: Holly on July 26, 2021, 10:48:27 AM
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one for across the Irish Sea.
Judging by what they've found, the term 'barn' probably undersells it
Cistercians tended to run their operations on an industrial scale.
Quote from: Erpingham on July 26, 2021, 11:13:27 AM
Quote from: Jim Webster on July 26, 2021, 10:59:42 AM
Quote from: Holly on July 26, 2021, 10:48:27 AM
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one for across the Irish Sea.
Judging by what they've found, the term 'barn' probably undersells it
Cistercians tended to run their operations on an industrial scale.
I live a moderate walk from Furness Abbey which was one of the leading Cistercian foundations. The Abbot dealt with the King of Man as an equal and had his own port where government clerks were not especially welcome.
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/furness-abbey/history/
I agree entirely with the industrial comment, they controlled sheepwalks throughout much of Cumbria and North Lancashire and were major exporters
Thanks Dave. Very interesting
cheers
Mick
I did think of you when I found it Mick