A multi proxy approach was applied in the reconstruction of the architecture of Medieval horse stable architecture, the maintenance practices associated with that structure as well as horse alimentation at the beginning of 13th century in Central Europe. Finally, an interpretation of the local vegetation structure along Morava River, Czech Republic is presented. The investigated stable experienced two construction phases. The infill was well preserved and its composition reflects maintenance practices. The uppermost part of the infill was composed of fresh stabling, which accumulated within a few months at the end of summer. Horses from different backgrounds were kept in the stable and this is reflected in the results of isotope analyses. Horses were fed meadow grasses as well as woody vegetation, millet, oat, and less commonly hemp, wheat and rye. Three possible explanations of stable usage are suggested. The stable was probably used on a temporary basis for horses of workers employed at the castle, courier horses and horses used in battle.

Archaia Brno o p s Brno Czech Republic

Centre for Applied Isotope Studies University of Georgia Athens Georgia United States of America

Department of Archaeology University of Western Bohemia Pilsen Czech Republic

Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology Mendel University in Brno Brno Czech Republic

Institute of Archaeology of AS CR in Brno v v i Brno Czech Republic

Institute of Geology AS CR v v i Prague Czech Republic

Institute of Geology AS CR v v i Prague Czech Republic; Department of Archaeology University of Western Bohemia Pilsen Czech Republic

School of Social Science University of Queensland St Lucia Australia

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