> That's what the big halls are for, the people shove up together and
> make room for the livestock. Remember a clan won't keep all their
> cattle together, an ordinary carl will winter his two plough oxen
> and a couple of milk cows and maybe share a barn with a couple of
> relatives so that's a dozen animals to find room for.
Remember too that many longhouses are half barn, half lodging: warmth will be shared across the entire building, and the clansfolk will have at least a (magiucally enhanced) lowfire.
Enjoying this discussion immensely - thanks to you all.
John
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