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Two Early First Millennium BC Wells at Selsey, West Sussex and their Wider Significance

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 April 2011

Mike Seager Thomas
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Abstract

Two early first millennium BC assemblages from Selsey Bill are considered, one of Late Bronze Age date and one of Early Iron Age date. Detailed examination of two large features suggests both a common function for the features and a functional similarity between the sites to which they belong. Data from them are tested against a contemporary, regional database. In terms of site activity and settlement form, both belonged to the same cultural tradition. But differences in inter-regional relationships, outlook and resource strategies are identified. The change, paralleled on contemporary Sussex sites, is attributed to population growth and a filling-out of the landscape.

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The Antiquaries Journal , Volume 81 , September 2001 , pp. 15 - 50
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Copyright © The Society of Antiquaries of London 2001

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