Rescue excavations at the multi-cultural site 1 in Grodowice, Kazimierza Wielka district, season 2005

An aarchaeological site at Grodowice was discovered in spring 2005 during surface surveys. The presence of skeletal graves destroyed by agricultural work prompted to begin rescue excavations in the summer of 2005. An area of 250 sq. m was explored, and 35 archaeological features were discovered. Three chronological horizons were discerned: Neolithic village (Funnel Beaker Culture), a single cinerary grave of the Pomeranian Culture and skeletal cemetery dated at 11th century AD. The silver “cross” denarii from Medieval graves are the most interesting findings. Due to the constant threat the site rescue diggings must be continued.