Third Report on the Exploration at Dog Holes, Warton Crag, Lancs (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Jackson, John Wilfrid

 
9781333458331: Third Report on the Exploration at Dog Holes, Warton Crag, Lancs (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Uncover Britain’s deep past through a detailed look at Dog Holes, Warton Crag. This volume presents the ground-breaking findings from explorations that span the Neolithic and Romano-British periods. Rich in artifacts and human and animal remains, it sheds light on cave life, burial practices, and the variety of early cultures that once inhabited the uplands of Lancashire.


Readers will encounter careful analysis of skulls, jaws, and limb bones, along with pottery, weaving tools, and copper-age objects. The report discusses the mix of Iberian and Celtic traits among Neolithic remains, the presence of a dwarf skeleton, and how these discoveries fit into broader British prehistory. It also documents animal remains, from cattle to wolves, and the way these bones were treated after death.



  • Evidence that the cave served as a sepulchral site for Neolithic peoples, with careful comparison to other caves in Britain.

  • Descriptive notes on artifacts, bone tools, and the variety of early pottery and implements found in the Bone Chamber.

  • Discussion of human remains, including unique individual features and what they suggest about race and stature in the period.

  • Context for animal remains, revealing how fauna and seasonal subsistence fit into the cave’s history.


Ideal for readers of archaeology, British prehistory, and museum-era excavation reports seeking grounded, field-based insight into early cave life.

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