Forensic aspects of the so-called Neolithic skeleton Q1 from maiden castle, Dorset
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3919267 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Don Brothwell (British Museum, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1971 |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 233-241 |
| Publication date | 1971-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | World Archaeology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0043-8243 • E-ISSN: 1470-1375 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00438243.1969.9979504 |
| PMID | 16468212 |
| OpenAlex | W2047191908 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 3 |
The skeleton Q1 from the long mound structure at Maiden Castle, Dorset, is considered in detail. In particular, the nature of the injuries in various parts of the skull and post‐cranial skeleton are discussed as a forensic exercise. A major finding is that some of the injuries would seem to be the result of a long sharp metal weapon ‐ a fact which is incompatible with the supposed Neolithic date of the skeleton. As a result of this clash in evidence, a C14 date was obtained directly from a bone sample. This supports a post‐Neolithic date for the body. Possible social implications of the mutilations are briefly discussed
Ancient history · Archaeology · Biology · Human skeleton · Skeleton (computer programming · Skull · Anatomy · Forensic and Genetic Research · Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies · Geology · History · Paleontology · Paleopathology and ancient diseases
| Unique citing works | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,06 |
| Citation span | 1977 - 2020 (44) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |