Close Companions? A Zooarchaeological Study of the Human–Cattle Relationship in Medieval England

Across medieval Europe, cattle commanded a major, if shifting, economic and social value, and their use for meat, milk, and traction is well established. Although the changing roles of cattle throughout this period may have influenced relationships between humans and cattle, this has been largely ne...

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Main Authors: Matilda Holmes, Helena Hamerow, Richard Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
cow
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/4/1174