Environmental Archaeology of the Peckforton Hills
Part of the James Schoenwetter Pollen Research Papers project
Author(s): James Schoenwetter
Year: 1983
Summary
Report of a project integrating magnetic minerals analysis and pollen studies of two Cheshire meres. Landuse reconstructions for the Peckforton Hills district from the third millenium B.C to the 18th century A.D. explain the apparant lack of archaeological remains of populations related to the Bronze and Iron Age occupations of Beeston Castle and Maiden Castle hillforts. 35 p. Research results summarized in Schoenwetter, J., 1982, "Environmental Archaeology of the Peckforton Hills," "Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin." 8:10-11.
Cite this Record
Environmental Archaeology of the Peckforton Hills. James Schoenwetter. 1983 ( tDAR id: 6256) ; doi:10.6067/XCV8MP51BV
Keywords
Site Type
hillfort
Investigation Types
Environment Research
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Methodology, Theory, or Synthesis
Temporal Keywords
Bronze Age
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Iron Age
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Roman
Spatial Coverage
min long: -2.803; min lat: 53.032 ; max long: -2.616; max lat: 53.139 ;
Individual & Institutional Roles
Contact(s): James Schoenwetter
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