Rare medieval bed burials show considerable variation across Europe

Sharing a Bed but Nothing Else: Bed Burial Traditions in First Millennium ad Europe | European Journal of Archaeology

Sharing a Bed but Nothing Else: Bed Burial Traditions in First Millennium ad Europe

Rare medieval bed burials show considerable variation across Europe

A recent study by Dr. Astrid Noterman examined the rare bed burials of medieval Europe. Found predominantly in Germany, England, and Scandinavia, these burials exhibit considerable variation depending on the region.

Medieval bed burials across Europe reveal cultural diversity, symbolism, and mystery

A new study published in the European Journal of Archaeology, led by Dr. Astrid Noterman, clarifies the little-known early medieval European burial ritual of bed burials. The practice, where deceased individuals were interred on or with beds, spanned the sixth to the early tenth century CE and was found in Germany, England, and Scandinavia. The […]