Solent submarine site at risk.
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Garry Momber, director of the Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology (HWTMA), said the irregular nature of the timbers would suggest the remains were not those of a large tree.
"We know that because by this period the larger trees in the area were being killed by rising sea levels," he said.
"The remains are on an elevated piece of land with water either side of it. It's possible the area was developed because it was next to water with plentiful food nearby.
"The dates have been very interesting because they demonstrate the timber structure is not contemporary with the oak forest, which remains on the floor of The Solent.
"If it is the remains of an occupation site, the structure would have been sturdier and more substantial than a wind break or tent-like shelter, as there are some sizeable timbers remaining."
Mr Momber said the evidence also showed how quickly sea levels can rise, in this case coming at the end of an ice age, when sea levels were rising much quicker than today.
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