Element record L12287 - Late Mesolithic human remains and animal bones from Staythorpe
Summary
Location
Grid reference | SK 76300 53700 (point) |
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Map sheet | SK75SE |
District | Newark |
Civil Parish | Staythorpe, Newark |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Although palaeochannel C was primarily outside the borrow pit several finds were recovered during the watching brief including a human femur, animal bones and several timbers. Small size and gracility of the bone and the short estimated stature suggest that the individual was female. The d13C value of -20.4 is indicative of a diet where all protein came from terrestrial sources. The d15N value … was 9.3 … would seem to indicate a diet high in animal protein. A large mammal rib had fine cut marks showing evidence of butchery. Roe deer tibia, five faint cut marks, typical skinning marks. (1)
See L12288 for Bronze Age finds including worked antler
<1> ARCUS, Mar 2001, Interim Statement on the Archaeological Works at Staythorpe Power Station, Nottinghamshire, pp 5, 7 - 9 (Unpublished document). SNT2532.
<2> ARCUS, Apr 2001, A Palaeoenvironmental Study and Watching Brief on Borrow Pits at Staythorpe Power Station, Staythorpe, Nottinghamshire (Unpublished document). SNT2533.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNT2532 Unpublished document: ARCUS. Mar 2001. Interim Statement on the Archaeological Works at Staythorpe Power Station, Nottinghamshire. pp 5, 7 - 9.
- <2> SNT2533 Unpublished document: ARCUS. Apr 2001. A Palaeoenvironmental Study and Watching Brief on Borrow Pits at Staythorpe Power Station, Staythorpe, Nottinghamshire.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 19 2023 7:34PM