Reconstructing eroded medieval landscapes of the Noordoostpolder (Zuyder Zee area, The Netherlands):An interdisciplinary palaeogeographical take on the historic landscape development between AD 1100 and 1400

This paper considers large scale erosion of late medieval peatland landscapes along the tidal lagoon of the northeastern Zuyder Zee area (today: Noordoostpolder, The Netherlands). This time period, known for its dynamic history of coeval loss of peaty coastal plains and boom of maritime activities, is studied from archaeological, geological and historical data perspectives. In the first half of the Middle Ages (500-1000 AD), vast peatlands and interconnected lakes characterized the study area. During the Late Middle Ages (1000-1500 AD), increased stormsurges and tidal incursions allowed for ex... Mehr ...