Monument record MDO6571 - Mesolithic occupation site, Old Lower Lighthouse, Portland

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Summary

Mesolithic occupation site was found in a field to east of the Old Lower Lighthouse. Excavated between 1965 and 1968 when over 600 picks being recovered. There is also evidence for a flint industry of the late Palaeolithic type which has become mixed with the Mesolithic.

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Mesolithic habitation site in the field adjacent to, and east of, the Old Lower Lighthouse, Portland. Excavated between 1965 and 1968, an extensive site was discovered, over 600 picks being recovered. There is also evidence for a flint industry of the late Palaeolithic type which has become mixed with the Mesolithic. (1-8)

Sources/Archives (11)

  • <1> Article in serial: Palmer, S. 1965. Stone Age Industries on the Isle of Portland. Vol 87. 93-95.
  • <2> Article in serial: Palmer, S. 1966. Interim Report on the Excavation of a Mesolithic Workfloor at Portland Bill. Vol 88. 102.
  • <3> Article in serial: Palmer, S. 1967. Second interim report on the excavation of a Mesolithic site at Portland Bill. Vol 89. 119.
  • <4> Article in serial: Palmer, S. 1969. Third interim Report on the Excavation of Mesolithic sites at Portland Bill. Proc Dorset Nat Hist Arch Soc. 90 (S Palmer) p163 Archaeological Notes and News for 1968. Vol 90. 163.
  • <6> Article in serial: Palmer S. 1970. Second Report on excavations at Portland Site 1, 1967 to 1968. Vol 92. 168-80.
  • <7> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1978. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1976. 98. 62.
  • <8> Monograph: Palmer, S. 1978. Mesolithic cultures of Britain. 145.
  • <9> Article in serial: Palmer S. 1983. Excavation of Mesolithic Habitation Site, Culverwell, Portland. Vol 105. 139.
  • <10> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1983. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1983. 105. 139.
  • <11> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1986. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1985. 107. 153.
  • <12> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 867268.

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Location

Grid reference SY 68130 69000 (point)
Map sheet SY66NE
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 119 A
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 66 NE 7
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 867268

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Jun 1 2023 9:54AM

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