| Abstract: |
The first volume on this important prehistoric site treats the Late Neo-BA occupation (2000-1700bc), which was of very high status with Grooved Ware, exotic stone tools (cf Mount Pleasant etc), and a 'Wessex' burial. A gap in occupation, 1400-800 bc, was followed by several LBA nuclear settlements, possibly defended; Kimmeridge-Caburn style pottery was succeeded by Late All Cannings Cross-Meon Hill style. Cross-Channel contacts were already extensive, but 400-100 bc saw less activity. At 100 came a surge in construction, craft work, and trade with Armorica reflecting Roman influence in S Gaul: wine, figs, coloured glass, Armorican pottery were coming in, as well as British products from a richly stocked contact zone. Salt briquetage, coins in quantity (except Atrebatic, presumably for political reasons). Gradually SE Britain took over Hengistbury's trade, and the Roman period saw intensive arable production until late 3rd/4th century. |
