Assessment of insect remains from a sample from the Flodden Hill Rectilinear Enclosure

Summary One sample from the lowest fill, dated c. AD 200, of a ditch terminal at the Flodden Hill Rectilinear Enclosure site has been assessed for its content of insect and other macroinvertebrate remains. Numerous fragme nts were present, and their preservation excellent. Species indicating open ground and dung suggested that grazing land predominated in the surroundings. There were w eak hints of occupation-si te synanthropes. A specimen of the nettlebug Heterogaster urticae is of particular significance as a strong indicator of temperatures well above those of the present day. Detailed analysis is recommended.