SUMMARY

As a key component of Ireland’s agricultural and marine economy, salt was a much prized and vital commodity for the trade of the nation. Yet, archaeological evidence for salt-working is surprisingly sparse particularly for early periods; leading to its neglect as a focus for thematic study. This paper presents the first systematic survey of the archaeological remains associated with salt production in Ireland, considering a range of expressions and their implications. Beyond the material evidence, salt can be considered a proxy for understanding the wider commercial and social processes affecting the country in the post-medieval period.

中文翻译：

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中世纪后爱尔兰的食盐生产考古

概括

盐是爱尔兰农业和海洋经济的重要组成部分，是该国贸易中极为珍贵和至关重要的商品。然而，盐业的考古证据令人惊讶地稀少，尤其是在早期。导致其被忽视，成为主题研究的重点。本文介绍了爱尔兰首次与盐业相关的考古遗迹，并考虑了各种表达方式及其含义。除了物质证据外，盐还可以看作是理解中世纪后影响该国的更广泛的商业和社会过程的代表。