Chronology of the Middle Neolithic Period in Normandy

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ID11003276
AuthorsFrançois Charraud (0009-0004-0012-9442, UMR 6566-CReAAH Université Rennes 1, corresponding author), Cyril Marcigny (0000-0003-4554-6763, UMR 6566-CReAAH Université Rennes 1)
Year2025
Volume91
Pages97-114
Publication date2025-12-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueProceedings of the Prehistoric Society (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0079-497X • E-ISSN: 2050-2729
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1017/ppr.2025.10070
OpenAlexW4415983246
LanguageEN
References cited24

This contribution provides a chronological overview which is the result of a research programme carried out over the last few years in Normandy and which is based, among other things, on recent discoveries made in this region during developer-funded excavations. The overview looks phase by phase at the different characteristics of the Middle Neolithic in Normandy, and sets them against the wider context of the Neolithic transition of north-west France. The geographical area covered by this study encompasses the margin of the Armorican Massif in the west and the sedimentary basins between the Armorican Massif and the Seine Valley in the east. The chronology used in this study largely refers to the sequence established in France and is discussed on the basis of absolute dates (in cal BC) for the sake of transparency. The main objective of this publication is to connect the recent advances made on either side of the Channel, in particular with regard to the chronology of the various Neolithic groups. By presenting our British colleagues with the current state of research in our area of study we want to spark discussion and develop new collaboration

Chronology · Context (archaeology · Margin (machine learning · Massif · Period (music · Sequence (biology · Archaeological and Geological Studies · Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology

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