Rainbow Bar is a recognised palaeolithic site of national importance that has received little attention (see Palaeolithic Archaeology of the Solent River (Wenban-Smith and Hosfield, 2001, LSS Occasional Paper No7, p.4). This project is a community-led response to Wenban-Smith's challenge to help ‘...put the Solent Basin more firmly on the map’ (op.cit, p.5). The project is part of a community education and research initiative supported by residents, local associations, and the Hampshire Cultural Trust.
The initiative’s primary outcome is the gathering together and development of learning and educational materials for the use of local schools, colleges, and the general public. There are several interrelated projects, including ecological and geomorphological, that will support the archaeological work. The intention is that the community and students will be closely involved in the research and the generation of learning materials.
© 2022 Rainbow Bar Community Research Project. Paul Ramsay