Monument record MDO47337 - Mesolithic occupation, Mother Siller's Channel, Stanpit, Christchurch
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Summary
A Mesolithic occupation site was excavated 1970 at Mother Siller's Channel in Christchurch Harbour. The site was in use some time after 5000 BC. Two trenches were dug and a total of 368 artifacts were recovered, the vast majority being waste flakes.
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Full Description
SZ 16859181. A Mesolithic occupation site was excavated at Mother Siller's Channel in Christchurch Harbour. The site was in use some time after 5000 BC, when the sea was some distance from the present site. Two trenches were dug and a total of 368 artifacts were recovered, the vast majority being waste flakes.
Full analysis of the finds and discussion of the site, with a brief summary of other Mesolithic sites in the immediate area. (1)
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Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 1690 9178 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 8 000 065
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SE 51
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458691
Record last edited
Nov 8 2023 7:41PM