Evidence of Roman oyster farming found in Northern England

[guy]

 

Here is an article that suggests a Roman oyster production site has been found in Humber located in Northern England.

I’m not sure how they dated the oyster shells to the Roman-era, however. It is interesting to see, nevertheless, that the Roman demand for oysters extended to the far reaches of the Empire.

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According to the agency, large quantities of "misshapen oyster shells" were found, supporting the theory that they grew naturally on a shell reef rather than being grown on ropes, which was a common practice at the time.

 

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-humber-69051462

 

Site of Humber, England

Edited May 25, 2024 by guy