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Rats were an ever present animal in all Medieval towns and villages. This was because there was no effective means of disposing of rubbish, which was simply thrown onto the streets or other public areas. Rats carried disease, and it is thought that the Black Death was spread by rats.

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Rats were an ever present animal in all Medieval towns and villages. This was because there was no effective means of disposing of rubbish, which was simply thrown onto the streets or other public areas. Rats carried disease, and it is thought that the Black Death was spread by rats.

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27th Jul 2008 by Diane Earl

Subjects:
 History, PSHE

Key Stages:
 Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+

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