🧿 Overton Down

United Kingdom · Europe · 51.43°N, 1.81°W

Overton Down Experimental Earthwork is a long-term project in experimental archaeology in Wiltshire, England. In 1960 an earthwork was built to simulate such ancient structures. Various objects were placed in it. Since then, periodic examinations of the site have been made, providing valuable insights into taphonomy. The experiment is designed to continue for 128 years.

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Quick facts

Country	United Kingdom
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	51.43°N, 1.81°W · view on map

Overton Down is located in United Kingdom, in Europe.

More archaeological sites in United Kingdom

Aballava · Aberford Dykes · Aberystwyth Castle · Aesica · Aiskew Roman villa · Alauna (Maryport) · Alderman's Barrow · All Cannings Cross · Amphitheatre (London) · Anderitum.

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