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Reports briefly on excavations carried out on a site threatened by rabbit burrowing. Waterlogged conditions in the peat-filled ditch afforded a rare oportunity to examine an assemblage of organic artefacts and ecofacts associated with a henge -- including leaves, turves, seeds, fruit stones, woodworking debris, wickerwork hurdles, and a simple ard (possibly the earliest plough from north of the Alps). The surface of the entrance causeway was also well preserved, allowing investigation of several stakeholes and slot features.

A review of a lecture by Peter Gathercole, which discussed the life and work of Vere Gordon Childe.

A review of papers presented at the February 1994 meeting of the Neolithic Studies Group, which discussed various aspects of the study of this distinctively decorated pottery type.

A review of research conducted since the discovery of the site in 1964. The report summarises evidence for seasonal occupation and exploitation of reindeer, and for archaeological structures that are respectively interpreted as habitation units and technological areas. The techniques employed for analysis include refitting of artefacts, micromorphological studies, and experimental examination hearths. Studies of flint knapping technology have also revealed signs of social distinctions within groups.

Reports that the late Neolithic pottery had been found on seven of the unit's excavations in the preceding year. It is observed that this rapid increase in find spots is apprently a general trend, and there is news of forthcoming publications.