Teeth Tell Tales
Dr Allison Stewart from the University of Central Lancashire will be chatting about the ways in which archaeologists use teeth to inform us about the lives of people from the past.
Teeth can bridge the gap between biological data and social constructs in many ways! Dr Stewart will be chatting about the ways in which teeth can inform us about the lives of archaeological people, and how they can reinforce ideas about identity, kinship and movement of individuals and groups. Her work focuses on understanding familial relationships from the Early Medieval period and how teeth are able to help contribute to discussions about the small scale movement of individuals, something that is often overlooked in archaeology. Dr Stewart's areas of research include early medieval skeletal assemblages and forensic taphonomy. Her current research is focused on the establishment of biological relationships between individuals within early medieval skeletal assemblages by examination of their teeth. She also maintains an interest in forensic taphonomy; the decomposition process of human remains and factors that may affect it. Tickets are £5 per person and include tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival and a free pass to visit the museum. (you will receive your free pass on arrival to be used within 30 days). The session lasts approximately 1 hour. Doors open 5.30pm for a 6pm start. Booking advised.
To book your place visit https://events.apps.lancashire.gov.uk/w/webpage/event-details?eventid=678111 or contact the museum for more information.
Clitheroe Castle Museum is managed by Lancashire County Council's museum service, on behalf of Ribble Valley Borough Council.