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Archaeologists make 'spectacular' discovery at Delancey

A Neolithic burial site in the parish of St Sampson has yielded pottery fragments and flints that date back 4,500 years.

They were discovered in a gallery grave, which lies within Delancey Park.

Evidence has also been found of related structures that were previously unknown to archaeologists.

The finds were made during a preliminary examination of the site in June 2010. More extensive excavations are due to take place in 2011....

Read entire article at BBC