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Reconstructing the lifetime movements of ancient people: a Neolithic case study from southern England

Montgomery, Janet; Budd, Paul; Evans, Jane

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Paul Budd

Jane Evans



Abstract

A new procedure is described in which combined lead and strontium isotope analysis of archaeological human dental tissues can be used to comment on the lifetime movements of individuals. A case study is presented of four Neolithic burials – an adult female and three juveniles – from a shared burial pit excavated at Monkton-up-Wimbourne, Dorset. It is demonstrated that the adult's place of origin was at least 80km to the north-west in the area of the Mendips. It is also shown that all three juveniles moved over significant distances during their lives.

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Montgomery, J., Budd, P., & Evans, J. (2000). Reconstructing the lifetime movements of ancient people: a Neolithic case study from southern England. European Journal of Archaeology, 3(3), 370-385. https://doi.org/10.1177/146195710000300304

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Dec 1, 2000
Deposit Date Dec 12, 2013
Publicly Available Date Jan 22, 2014
Journal European Journal of Archaeology
Print ISSN 1461-9571
Electronic ISSN 1741-2722
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 3
Issue 3
Pages 370-385
DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/146195710000300304
Keywords Dentine, Enamel, Human teeth, Isotope dilution, Lead and strontium isotopes, Neolithic, PIMMS, TIMS.
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1473617

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