Medieval Warhorse. Equestrian Landscapes, Material Culture and Zooarchaeology in Britain, ad 800–1550. Ed. by Oliver H. Creighton u. a., Liverpool: Liverpool University Press 2025, XV, 364 S., £ 40.00 ISBN 978-1-83624-336–6 (epdf)

Key Points

• To explore the role of warhorses in medieval Britain through the lens of equestrian landscapes and material culture.
• Analysis of archaeological findings related to warhorses and equestrian equipment
• Assessment of historical texts and materials pertaining to horse culture
• Integration of zooarchaeological data to study horse remains from sites across Britain.
• Highlights the significance of warhorses in military contexts across Britain from ad 800 to 1550.
• Demonstrates a complex relationship between horses and social status in medieval society.
• Finds a variety of equestrian artifacts that reflect both warfare and everyday life.