Medieval and post-medieval sites sometimes yield inscriptions or engravings, usually on slates. This medium appears to have been used opportunistically for playful or pedagogical purposes rather than for formal writing and illustration... more
Medieval and post-medieval sites sometimes yield inscriptions or engravings, usually on slates. This medium appears to have been used opportunistically for playful or pedagogical purposes rather than for formal writing and illustration as slates are used today. This article is intended to initiate the study of this type of artifact that often escapes the attention of material culture specialists.
