Research News 6

Article discussing the results of research on five long barrows and long cairns from southern England (Hazleton North, Ascott-under-Wychwood, Wayland's Smithy, West Kennet, and Fussell's Lodge), combining radiocarbon dates with archaeological information using Bayesian statistics to provide precise dating.

Article on HEATH (Heathland, Environment, Agriculture, Tourism and Heritage), a broad-based partnership looking at all major aspects of the heathlands of West Cornwall, past, present and future, with the aim of improving the management, understanding and interpretation of these areas and to increase public use and enjoyment of them.

Article on a multi-disciplinary study of the coastal fortification of St Mary's Garrison on the Isles of Scilly; the project delivered an holistic audit within an integrated knowledge base, providing `one-stop' digital access to the range of available historical, conservation and management information for the site.

Article describing some of the small finds from excavations at the Roman villa at Groundwell, including a small lead plaque of the goddess Isis.

Report on the the conference, entitled Roman amphitheatres and spectacula: a 21st century perspective, held in February 2007 in Chester.