Monument record MDO6572 - Mesolithic occupation site at Culverwell, Portland

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Mesolithic occupation site was found in a field to east of the Old Lower Lighthouse, Portland. 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. (1-9)

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  • <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> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1969. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1968. 90. 183-206.
  • <5> 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. 1970. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1969. 91. 172.
  • <8> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1971. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1970. 92. 125-6.
  • <9> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1972. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1971. 93. 132.
  • <10> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1973. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1972. 94. 75.
  • <11> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1974. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1973. 95. 84.
  • <12> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1975. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1974. 96. 50.
  • <13> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1976. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1975. 97. 45-6.
  • <14> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1978. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1976. 98. 62.
  • <15> Monograph: Palmer, S. 1978. Mesolithic cultures of Britain. 145.
  • <16> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1980. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1977. 99. 122.
  • <17> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1983. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1982. 104. 170.
  • <18> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1986. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1985. 107. 153.
  • <19> Article in serial: Thomas, K and Mannino, M. 1998. Mesolithic middens and molluscan ecology: a view from southern Britain.
  • <20> Monograph: Palmer, S. 1999. Culverwell Mesolithic Habitation Site.

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Grid reference SY 685 694 (point) Approximate
Map sheet SY66NE
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 119 B
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 66 NE 7

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