The Dating of Hamwih: Saxon Southampton Reconsidered
John F. Cherry|Richard Hodges
Summary This paper briefly reviews the historical and artefactual evidence for dating of Middle Saxon settlement Hamwih, Southampton. is followed by a seriation twenty selected pit-groups, each with varying quantities five classes pottery. The analysis suggests three clusters pits, some which can be dated using coins or ceramics found in them. span dates, however, substantially shorter than has previously been proposed, possible explanations this are discussed.
The Antiquaries Journal