In this thesis, the main quest is about finding archaeologically the historical known grange near the village of Othene, and once belonging to the Cistercian Boudelo Abbey in Flanders. This grange...Show moreIn this thesis, the main quest is about finding archaeologically the historical known grange near the village of Othene, and once belonging to the Cistercian Boudelo Abbey in Flanders. This grange came in existence somewhere in the early part of the thirteenth century (the first mention of it dates to 1220) and remained in use until the Dutch Revolt came along, and the whole area was abandoned and inundated in 1584. In order to compare the sites on a neutral base, a model was composed to identify a grange amongst other complexes of the same date in time. Specific finds and site location are crucial. Since monks were literate and often richer than other people, we can distinguish the grange by finds focusing on that difference: indications for books or writing, window glass, architectural elements, stone and/or brick walls, mosaic floor tiles, and a site that is positioned at a certain distance from the ‘secular world’ (e.g. a village). Based on the (expected) finds and research history, six possible grange sites are chosen in this thesis. They will be examined on their resemblance with the expected pattern of finds and location. The sites vary in location from up in the northeastern part of the island, by the south and middle near Zaamslag, and up to Othene at the west end.Show less
