Settlement at the Margins: Discussion
Keywords:
medieval, marginal settlementAbstract
This discussion of the issues raised by contributions to the seminar endorses their focus on the margins themselves, rather than seeing them as inferior appendages. It raises questions about the economy of the settlements, and their fluctuating fortunes.
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