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Description: | A Medieval to Post Medieval pottery fragment from a cistern. The earliest known examples of cistern are found in London and date to c. AD 1350. In Devon, cisterns generally date from the 15th to 17th centuries AD. It is possible that cisterns found in the South Hams may be connected with the local custom of making a pale ale known as 'nappy ale'. The food historian Peter Briers suggests that a lot of sediment was produced during the brewing process, and it was necessary to tap the sediment off. Apparently 'nappy ale' was very potent and could reach 25 proof in a 24 hour period. This food custom can be traced back to Norman times. (Pers comm, John Allan, May 2014). | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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