Carter, R. J. (2001). New evidence for seasonal human presence at the Early Mesolithic site of Thatcham, Berkshire, England. J Archaeol Sci 28 (10). Vol 28(10), pp. 1055-1060.
| Title: | New evidence for seasonal human presence at the Early Mesolithic site of Thatcham, Berkshire, England | |||||
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| Issue: | J Archaeol Sci 28 (10) | |||||
| Series: | Journal of Archaeological Science | |||||
| Volume: | 28 (10) | |||||
| Page Start/End: | 1055 - 1060 | |||||
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| Publication Type: | Journal | |||||
| Abstract: | Presents new evidence for the seasonal occupation of the site based upon tooth development stages in dentally immature red deer (Cervus elaphus). Radiographs and visual examination of the developing mandibular molars and premolars have been used to provide an accurate indication of age at death by comparing them with modern known age specimens. Knowledge of their age when killed indicates at what time of the year humans were present at the sites. Using this technique the article suggests that there is strong evidence for winter killing of red deer at the site. The winter evidence at Thatcham may indicate presence at the site of hunters during the winter months for the express purposes of killing red deer. Alternatively the site was visited for a variety of economic and social purposes at all times of the year. | |||||
| Year of Publication: | 2001 | |||||
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| Created Date: | 05 Dec 2001 |
