Element record L912 - Mammoth's tusk, Holme Pierrepont

Summary

FINDSPOT (Palaeolithic)

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Grid reference SK 61300 39100 (point)
Map sheet SK63NW
District Rushcliffe
Civil Parish Holme Pierrepont, Rushcliffe

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Finds came from gravel being excavated from a new site, and were brought up by mechanical dredger; part of a mammoth's tusk measuring 21in in length and 3in in diameter, curved and in good condition. (1)


<1> EMAB eds, 1960, East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin, p 9 (Published document). SNT154.

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  • <1> Published document: EMAB eds. 1960. East Midlands Archaeological Bulletin. 3. p 9.

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Jan 19 2023 7:34PM

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