The technology of Prehistoric to Late Roman yarn production

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Chapter 1
  • I
  • II
  • III
  • VII
  • 1
  • 4
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4
• Conclusion
• Notes
• Glossary of terms
• Bibliography

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This dissertation explores the evolution of textile production in prehistoric and Roman Britain, examining the processes involved in gathering, preparing, and spinning plant and animal fibres to create yarn and string. It investigates the technological advancements and innovations that shaped the development of textile production over time.

• The collection and processing of plant fibres, particularly flax.
• The collection and preparation of animal hair fibres, including wool and sheep hair.
• The development and use of tools and techniques for string and yarn production.
• The evolution of spinning techniques and the development of spinning tools.
• The significance of textiles in prehistoric and Roman society.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter 1 delves into the history of flax fibre use, from its collection in the wild to its preparation for spinning. It examines the different stages of processing, including retting, breaking, and hackling, and explores the evidence for these processes in archaeological contexts. This chapter provides a detailed analysis of the techniques and tools used in prehistoric and Roman times.
• Chapter 2 focuses on the processing of animal hair fibres, particularly wool and sheep hair. The chapter examines the different stages of preparation, including shearing, carding, and combing, and discusses the tools and techniques employed. It also explores the importance of animal hair in textile production and its significance in archaeological contexts.
• Chapter 3 examines the technology of string production and its progression into yarn. It discusses the various methods used to twist fibres into string and explores the development of different types of string, including cord and twine. This chapter highlights the importance of string in prehistoric and Roman societies for a variety of purposes.
• Chapter 4 explores the formation of yarn and the technology of spinning. The chapter examines the different spinning techniques employed, including spindle whorls and spinning wheels, and discusses the evolution of spinning tools. It explores the significance of yarn in textile production and its role in shaping the development of clothing and other textile artifacts.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This work focuses on the key terms and concepts of prehistoric and Roman textile production, including plant fibres, animal hair fibres, flax, wool, string, yarn, spinning, tools, technology, archaeology, and the development of textile artifacts.