Cod and Herring: The Archaeology and Early History of Intensive Fishing

Westray, Orkney, Scotland: 4-8 June, 2008

The development of intensive cod and herring fisheries in medieval and early modern times has had a profound and ongoing impact on the political economy, social history and historical ecology of the Northern Hemisphere. This workshop aims to bring together archaeologists and historians in order to elucidate the early origins, causes and consequences of commercial fishing for these once superabundant species.

The lecture programme is now full, but offers of poster presentations remain very welcome and there is also space for delegates who wish to participate in the 'round-table' discussions.