Element record L8664 - MAMMOTH TUSK FROM MEERING

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FINDSPOT (Palaeolithic)

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Grid reference SK 81499 65100 (point)
Map sheet SK86NW
District Newark
Civil Parish Meering, Newark

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Full Description

Large fragment of fossilised mammoth tusk, found 20-30ft deep in gravel pit, N extension of Besthorpe Pit towards Meering and Girton. (1)
Part of mammoth tusk (SK 8155 6490 - assumed to be the same find). (2)
See L4271 for macehead.
Many finds from gravel pit - see SMR map.


<1> EMAB eds, 1958, East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin, p 9 (Published document). SNT152.

<2> Smith A, Undated, OS Corr 6in (Personal comment). SNT1298.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Published document: EMAB eds. 1958. East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin. 1. p 9.
  • <2> Personal comment: Smith A. Undated. OS Corr 6in.

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Record last edited

Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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