Investigating infant feeding strategies at Roman Bainesse through Bayesian modelling of incremental dentine isotopic data

We present the first study employing Bayesian modelling of isotopic measurements on dentine increments (five human upper molars) to address Romano-British infant feeding practices at Bainesse (UK). The stable carbon and nitrogen isotope results modelled 6-month intervals with novel OsteoBioR software revealed some common patterns, weaning not starting before age 6 months higher animal protein consumption after seven. latter possibly indicated a ‘survival’ threshold, evidenced by historical sources osteological data, hence marking rise in social status children. important role as commercial hub relation fort Cataractonium does exclude priori possibility that medical treatises Roman culture were known site. However, our also showed significant intra-individual differences cessation taking place between 2 5 years, suggesting these followed only partially other aspects influenced family decisions Bainesse.