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HER Number:MSH830
Type of Record:Monument element
Name:Lansdowne Hill - Prehistoric Evidence
Grid Reference:SU 4191 1143
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Summary

A trench was archaeologically excavated on Lansdowne Hill in 1953 (SOU 133). Evidence was found of a prehistoric flint industry.

Protected Status: None recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old Southampton SMR No/Backup file: SU 4111 SE 80  

Monument Type(s):

Full description

[1] in [2]: Evidence was found of a prehistoric flint industry.

IP June 1995: This is all the information given in [1]. Site archive not checked.

Sources / Further Reading

[1]SSH1015 - Bibliographic reference: MR Maitland Muller with DM Waterman. 1975. The Excavations, 1953 - 1955.. P&CS: Excavs in Med Soton 1953-69, Vol 1. pp 127 (figure 33), 134, 136 (figure 37).
[2]SSH508 - Monograph: C Platt and R Coleman-Smith et al. 1975. Excavations in Medieval Southampton 1953 - 1969, Vol 1: The Excavation Reports.

Associated Finds: None recorded

Associated Events

  • ESH133 - Excavation on Lansdowne Hill in 1953 (Ref: SOU 133)

Related records

MSH831Peer (Chronological): Lansdowne Hill - 11th/12th Century Occupation Pre-dating Southampton Castle
MSH708Peer (Chronological): Southampton Castle – Castle Motte (Castle Mound)

Associated Links: None recorded

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