Excavation of an enigmatic multi-period site on the Isle of Portland, Dorset

This report publishes the results of excavations at a "most unusual" site, which revealed a large number of features and finds.

Structures and finds ranged from Mesolithic to medieval, but dating was tricky because occupants of the site all used the same materials - limestone and lime plaster in much the same manner.

The main characteristics of the Roman/Romano-British remains are those of trade, ritual and wealth and it is suggested that during the main occupation period the excavated area was possibly the ritual or ceremonial area associated with a settlement primarily involved in trade with England and the Continent.