Forensic aspects of the so‐called Neolithic skeleton Q1 from maiden castle, Dorset

Abstract

The skeleton Q1 from the long mound structure at Maiden Castle, Dorset, is considered in detail. In particular, the nature of the injuries in various parts of the skull and post‐cranial skeleton are discussed as a forensic exercise. A major finding is that some of the injuries would seem to be the result of a long sharp metal weapon ‐ a fact which is incompatible with the supposed Neolithic date of the skeleton. As a result of this clash in evidence, a C14 date was obtained directly from a bone sample. This supports a post‐Neolithic date for the body. Possible social implications of the mutilations are briefly discussed.

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