730
Accession Number
21343
Author
Harrison, C.J.O.
Title Of Article Chaper
Bird Remains from Gough's Cave, Cheddar, Somerset
Title Of Journal Book
Proceedings of the University of Bristol Spelaeological Society
Volume
17
Issue
3
Pages
305-310
Collation
6 p. : ills., 1 table
Reference Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
Re-examination of the surviving bird remains from the 1927-1931 excavations at Gough's Cave confirms the presence of 11 forms, 6 of which can be reliably attributed to the main Lateglacial phase of human occupation. Remains of Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus and Ptarmigan Lagopus mutus show direct evidence of human modification. The environmental and potential cultural significance of each species is examined and discussed where appropriate to the wider interpretation of the site.
Keywords
bird;Gough's cave;remains;Cheddar;Somerset
pub_id
730