Recent archaeological excavations of pleistocene deposits at Brimbank Park, Keilor, Victoria

This paper outlines the results of recent archaeological excavations conducted by Australian Cultnral Heritage Management (ACHM Vic) during the preparation of a Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) at Brimbank Park, Keilor, Victoria. The significance of Brimbank Park and the wider Keilor area cannot be underestimated in terms of our understanding of Pleistocene and Holocene archaeology in Victoria. The results of the excavations conducted during this CHMP have provided a significant contribution the archaeology of this area particularly, by providing two secure C 14 dates from charcoal located in a hearth as well as an artefact assemblage displaying a noticeable rise in artefact discard patterns through time, comparable to other local sites.