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Sheep bones from Roystone Grange

Object glossary

Cistercian
The Cistercians were a religious order of monks and nuns. The order was founded in 1098.

Excavation
Excavation is the process of digging into the earth, for example to find archaeological remains.

Medieval
1066-1600 AD. In this period the monarchy and the church were more powerful, and owned large areas of land. People lived in towns and on farms. Trade and industry developed, but most people depended on farming to live.

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