Throughout the Iron Age there is evidence for extensive networks of fields associated with small farming settlements. A mixed farming economy is suggested by cattle, sheep and pig remains and the ...

Another reason that archeologists have pointed out for these kinds of resting places is the unknown Iron Age ... of cows and pigs which were used as food items during the Iron Age.

However, during both the Iron Age and Roman Period ... whereas the number of burials with pigs shows an increase. Since the ...