Wilkinson, K. N. (2001). Prospecting the Palaeolithic. In: n.e. Palaeolithic archaeology of the Solent River:. 38--56 Orsman Road: Lithic Studies Society. pp. 99-109.
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Prospecting the Palaeolithic | ||||||||||
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Subtitle The sub title of the publication or report |
strategies for the archaeological investigation of Middle Pleistocene deposits in Southern England | ||||||||||
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Palaeolithic archaeology of the Solent River: | ||||||||||
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Lithic Studies Society Occasional Papers | ||||||||||
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7 | ||||||||||
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99 - 109 | ||||||||||
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Current find-spot data from the southern English Palaeolithic are reviewed. These are mostly associated with Middle Pleistocene gravel terraces and are mainly products of aggregate extraction and antiquarian exploration in the later-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries. It is argued that current knowledge is therefore largely the result of practice over which today's archaeologists have no control, and therefore that the data is not ideal for present needs. In order to remedy the situation a programme of prospection for new sites is suggested. This could advantageously happen as part of the planning process, focussing particularly on the in situ sites which are so rare in the English Lower Palaeolithic record. Riverine and coastal depositional environments are suggested as being especially relevant for study as both contain fine grained deposits likely to contain well preserved in situ remains. Strategies for investigation of such `marker beds' are given, based on bore-hole survey, geophysics, watching briefs and field evaluation. | ||||||||||
Year of Publication The year the book, article or report was published |
2001 | ||||||||||
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28 Jun 2006 |
