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Curating the Palaeolithic
This guidance explains the importance of the English Palaeolithic record (about 1 million to 11,700 years ago) in its Pleistocene context and best practices for protecting it through the planning process, illustrated by case studies from across the country.
The guidance focuses on the curation of the Palaeolithic and
Pleistocene records (Part A) and is particularly intended for curators. It also provides background information on the Palaeolithic and Pleistocene records for those less familiar with the period (Part B). The guidance document is accompanied by a number of concise online case studies that illustrate a range of approaches for curating the Palaeolithic record. The document is intended to be used alongside other key guidance produced by Historic England,
and acknowledges the primacy of relevant legislation. It is not a statement of Government policy, nor does it seek to prescribe a single methodology
Non-biface assemblages in Middle Pleistocene Western Europe. A comparative study
This thesis presents the results of an investigation into the Clactonian assemblages of Middle Pleistocene souther Britain. By exploring other non-biface assemblages (NBAs) reported from elsewhere in Europe it seeks to illuminate our understanding of the British assemblages by viewing them in a wider context. It sets out how the historical and geopolitical context of Palaeolithic research has influenced what is investigated and how, as well as interpretations of assemblages without handaxes. A comparative study of the assemblages themselves based upon primary data gathered specifically for that purpose concludes that while there are a number of non-biface assemblages elsewhere in Europe the Clactonian assemblages do appear to be a phenomenon unique to the Thames Valley in early MIS 11. However, traditional explanations for this phenomenon, such as cultural variation, cultural migration and pioneer populations are challenged and a new interpretation centred on the concept of a default flaking pattern is proposed