Thomson, S. (2014). Metfield, Porton Down, Wiltshire. Wessex Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.5284/1043748. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 Metfield, Porton Down, Wiltshire
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Series:		 Wessex Archaeology unpublished report series
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Abstract:		 Wessex Archaeology was commissioned by DSTL, to undertake a programme of archaeological mitigation comprising excavation and watching brief, ahead of and during the development of an extension to a new magazine storage facility at Porton Down, Wiltshire, centred on National Grid Reference (NGR) SU 21450 36400. This programme of works targeted the remaining portion of the ring-ditch and an enigmatic 'C' shaped enclosure (revealed in the geophysics) as well as recording more of the Middle Bronze Age field system. The segmented ring-ditch measured 15m in diameter, and was formed from nine separate ditch segments which surrounded two further graves containing the remains of three individuals; a single infant cremation within an upturned Collared Urn, and a neonate inhumation sealed by cremated adult remains were recorded. An antler implement was recovered from the base of the segmented ring-ditch. The 'C' shaped enclosure was approximately 13m long by 8.5m wide, with a 12m wide 'entrance' to the north. Although the date and function of the enclosure remains unclear, an association with the Early Bronze Age complex to the west is likely
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Author:		 S Thomson
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Publisher:		 Wessex Archaeology
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
Wiltshire and Swindon HER (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2014
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Site: Metfield, Porton Down
County: Wiltshire
District: Wiltshire
Parish: IDMISTON
Country: England
Grid Reference: 421450, 136400 (Easting, Northing)
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BRONZE AGE (Historic England Periods) ANIMAL REMAINS (Object England)
BRONZE AGE (Historic England Periods) HUMAN REMAINS (Object England)
BRONZE AGE (Historic England Periods) SHERD (Object England)
BRONZE AGE (Historic England Periods) WORKED FLINT (Find)
BRONZE AGE (Historic England Periods) ENCLOSURE (Monument Type England)
BRONZE AGE (Historic England Periods) RING DITCH (Monument Type England)
EXCAVATION (Event)
WATCHING BRIEF (Event)
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OASIS Id: wessexar1-193773
OBIB: 72833
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Note:		 Post-excavation assessment report and publication proposals
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Created Date:		 18 Aug 2017