essay

Skeletal remains from Gårdlösa, Smedstorp Parish, Scania, Sewden

Gårdlösa : an iron age community in its natural and social setting, , [edited] by Berta Stjernquist • I • Published In 1981 • Pages: 59-102

By: Gejvall, Nils-Gustaf.

Abstract

This report is a detailed account and description of the faunal and human remains from the graves, trenches, pits, houses, and hearths at the Gårdlösa site. Faunal remains include domesticated animals such as cattle--the most important domesticate--pig, sheep/goats, found in most houses, and horse in a few houses. Rarer faunal remains include red deer, fowl, goose, castor (beaver), and seal.

HRAF PubDate

2002

Region

Europe

Sub Region

Scandinavia

Document Type

essay

Evaluation

Creator Type

Natural Scientist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Ian Skoggard ; 2001

Field Date

1965-1973

Coverage Date

2500-1000 BP

Coverage Place

Gårdlösa, Smedstorp, Scania, Sweden

Notes

By Nils-Gustaf Gejvall

LCCN

81194331

LCSH

Iron Age--Scandinavia