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Star Carr is a Mesolithic settlement site located near Scarborough in North Yorkshire, dating to approximately 9000–8000 BCE and representing one of the earliest known post-glacial human occupation sites in Britain. The site, which lies in a former wetland environment, has yielded exceptional organic remains including wooden artefacts, bone tools, and antler headdresses, providing rare archaeological evidence of hunter-gatherer material culture and craftsmanship from this period. Excavations, particularly those conducted by John Moore in the 1950s and subsequent investigations, have revealed the presence of a substantial wooden platform and numerous worked flints, indicating a semi-permanent or seasonal settlement utilised for hunting and processing of game. The preservation of perishable materials at Star Carr, resulting from waterlogged conditions, has made it of international importance for understanding Mesolithic subsistence practices, technological innovation, and social organisation in early post-glacial Britain.
Star Carr Early Mesolithic settlement site, 960m NNW of Woodhouse Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1401425. View the official record →
Star Carr is a Mesolithic settlement site located near Scarborough in North Yorkshire, dating to approximately 9000–8000 BCE and representing one of the earliest known post-glacial human occupation sites in Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1401425.
Star Carr Early Mesolithic settlement site, 960m NNW of Woodhouse Farm is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1401425.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 800m west of High Fordon Farm (5.2 km), Prior Moor round barrow (5.5 km), Two round barrows NE of Ganton Dale (5.8 km).
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