NHER 24866 (Monument record) - Beaker occupation site (Site 8)

1959 to 60. Ploughing of old Ordnance Survey Field 466, 614 and 616, which had been permanent pasture.
Revealed ovoid area approx. 240m x 230m.
Occupying most of old Ordnance Survey Field 466 and 616.
Concentrations of Beaker and Rusticated pottery, animal bone and pot boilers found, see (S1).
Individual concentrations investigated by [1].
His sites 1 to 5 and Drain Bank Site or Drain Bank Drove Site. See (S2)
Individual concentrations not initially distinguished in NHER.
Finds accessed in 1960 are probably from several sites in ovoid area.
2 stone axes (N57, group VI and N58, epidorite).
952 sherds/9.9 kg of pottery.
Overwhelming Bronze Age plain wares. Including Biconical Urn.
Neolithic bowl.
Fine and rusticated Beaker.
Food Vessel.
Collared Urn and fired clay.
2 bone points.
Bone needle.
Perforated bone disc.
Perforated eagle claw.
Unworked animal bone.

This site is associated with a number of other Beaker and Bronze Age sites in the immediate area. The surface finds and excavated areas seem to be grouped in distinct clusters, although it is difficult to establish the exact relationship between them. Although the features recorded are not enough to imply a permanent settlement, the finds recovered indicate that Beaker and Bronze Age activity in this area was more than a temporary occupation site.
See (S3) and (S4) for more details.
S. Spooner (NLA) 9 March 2006