Current Archaeology 231

'- Burford: Local History
- Cunliffe: Land Between the Oceans: Part 3
- Face Down Burials
- Forteviot

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In Current Archaeology 231, we open with a fascinating account of excavations in Forteviot, where archaeologists have deiscovered a Neolithic circular enclosure that rivals both Stonehenge and the Ring of Brodgar in scale. We conclude our in-depth series on Barry Cunliffe’s new book, with the final instalment taking us through to 1000 AD. Next, we have an investigation into prone burials; why are they so disturbing? What possible meanings are behind a face down burial? The issue concludes with an examination of the town of Burford through the lens of a new project that aims to unite archaeology and local history.

Cover Date: Jun-2009 | Volume 20 Issue Volume 20 Issue 3

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