The talk will discuss recent radiocarbon dating and DNA studies of later Iron age burials from Dorset, which have overturned the believed wisdom regarding the structure of Iron Age society in Dorset. The work has proven Iron Age Durotrigian society to be a female line (matrilocal) society and that the complex societal organisation revealed by what was considered the single event Maiden Castle ‘war cemetery’ was nothing to do with the Roman invasion.

Speaker: Paul Cheetham

The group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month

The Bow Room, The Exchange, Sturminster Newton at 7.30pm

Hot and cold drinks available at the bar!

All are welcome at meetings. Entry £4.