Monument record MWX288 - Shell midden, Culverwell, Portland

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Summary

Mesolithic shell midden and open site with hearths and possible structures. Radiocarbon dated to 7150+/-135 BP.

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Full Description

Extensive excavations since 1967 in the fields NE of Culver Well have revealed a complex Mesolithic habitation site including a shell-midden, cooking pits, hearths and possible structural features. Charcoal from the base of the thickest part of the midden gave a C-14 date of 7150+-135 BP (BM - 473). Charcoal from a hearth 10 ft away from this midden gave a date of 7101+- 97 BP (BM - 960). (All reports are interim). (1-14) Additional sources (15-18)

Sources/Archives (19)

  • <1> Article in serial: Palmer, S. 1967. Second interim report on the excavation of a Mesolithic site at Portland Bill. Vol 89. p119.
  • <2> 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. p163.
  • <3> Article in serial: Palmer S. 1969. Fourth Interim Report on the Excavation of the Culver Well Mesolithic Site, Portland, 1969.. Vol 91.
  • <4> Article in serial: Palmer, S. 1970. Interim Report on the Excavation of the Culverwell Mesolithic Site, Portland. Vol 92. p125-6.
  • <5> Article in serial: Cox, Peter W (et al). 1988. Excavation and survey on Furzey Island, Poole Harbour, Dorset, 1985. Vol 110. 49-72. p132.
  • <6> Article in serial: Palmer, Susann. 1972. Interim Note on Excavations at the Winfrith Newburgh Mesolithic Site, Dorset 1972. Vol 94. p75.
  • <7> Article in serial: Palmer S. 1973. Proc Dorset Nat Hist. Arch Soc. 95.. Vol 95. p50.
  • <8> Article in serial: Palmer, S. 1974. Proc Dorset Nat Hist. Arch Soc. 96. Vol 96. p45-46.
  • <9> Article in serial: Palmer S. 1975. Interim Note on Excavations at the Culver Well Mesolithic Site, Portland. Vol 97.
  • <10> Article in serial: Palmer, Susann. 1976. The Mesolithic habitation site at Culver Well, Portland, Dorset: interim note. Vol 42. 324-327. p324-7.
  • <11> Monograph: Palmer, S. 1978. Mesolithic cultures of Britain. 145-148.
  • <12> Article in serial: Palmer S. 1982. Culverwell Mesolithic Habitation Site, Portland. Vol 104. p170.
  • <13> Article in serial: Palmer S. 1983. Excavation of Mesolithic Habitation Site, Culverwell, Portland. Vol 105. p139.
  • <14> Article in serial: Palmer S. 1985. Culverwell, Portland- Interim Excavation Report 1985. Vol 107. p153.
  • <15> Monograph: Palmer, S. 1999. Culverwell Mesolithic Habitation Site and Research Studies. 287.
  • <16> Article in serial: Palmer, S. 1974 . Interim Report on Excavation of the Culverwell Mesolithic Site, Portland. Vol 96.
  • <17> Article in serial: Palmer S. 1971 . Excavations at the Culver Well Mesolithic site, Portland, 1971. Vol 93. p132.
  • <18> Article in serial: Palmer, Susann. 1976. The Mesolithic habitation site at Culver Well, Portland, Dorset: interim note. Vol 42. 324-327.
  • <19> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 867266.

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Location

Grid reference SY 68500 69400 (point)
Map sheet SY66NE
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 238
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 66 NE 6
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 867266

Record last edited

Dec 8 2023 4:22PM

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