WOODLAND MANAGEMENT STUDIES FROM CARLISLE, CUMBRIA: ANNETWELL STREET, 1983-4.
Author(s): J P Huntley
Over 2000 pieces of small, roundwood from the Roman fort at Annetwell Street, Carlisle were analysed. Alder was the most frequent species with moderate amounts of oak, hazel and birch. The species used suggest that a variety of woodland types were available and that probably most, if not all, of the wood was supplied from these local woodlands. The material from the Flavian Period fort (Period 3) indicated choice by size rather than age, itself implying collection by the draw method. The second timber fort (Period 5) produced more wood from a narrower age range and could indicate a more formal coppice-type management system. The analysis of material from a wide range of features indicates that little was wasted, stems being used for stakes and the branchwood and twigs for road foundations, hurdles etc.
- Report Number:
- 51/1989
- Series:
- AML Reports (New Series)
- Pages:
- 72
- Keywords:
- Plant Remains Wood
