JOURNAL ARTICLE

First glimpses into food and fuel from a Napoleonic-era military kitchen in Ireland.

  • Published In: Journal of Irish Archaeology, 2023, v. 32. P. 123 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: O'Droma, Roisin 3 of 3

Abstract

An analysis of the macrobotanical and charcoal remains from a military kitchen in Tully Park, Cherrywood, Dublin, reveals the cereals and legumes that were eaten, as well as species that were used as fuel for the hearths. This gives a unique insight into the diet and surrounding landscape of Napoleonic soldiers in Ireland as well as into aspects of military field kitchens during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Palaeoenvironmental investigations of this site type and period are rare in Ireland. The kitchens are compared with other military kitchens across Europe and North America. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Irish Archaeology. 2023/01, Vol. 32, p123
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0268-537X
  • Accession Number:174188211
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