Unearthing Neolithic Origins in Herefordshire, England
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Phys.org
Advanced radiocarbon dating has revealed that Neolithic monuments at Dorstone Hill in Herefordshire, England, are older than previously thought, indicating the presence of Neolithic people in the region at least 5,800 years ago. This makes Dorstone Hill the earliest culturally Neolithic site in the west Midlands of England. The findings suggest that Neolithic practices did not spread evenly across Britain, but rather moved irregularly, with pockets of hunter-gatherers and farmers co-existing for extended periods. The study also highlights the importance of Dorstone Hill as a regional center for social identities during the earlier fourth millennium BC.