Find Spot record MLI92347 - Large Palaeoenvironmental Animal Remains from Norton Bottom Quarry
Summary
Large animal remains (bison, elephant and hippopotamus) from Norton Bottom Quarry.
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Middle Palaeolithic - 150000 BC to 40001 BC)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
During gravel extraction a number of remains of large animals including bison, elephant and hippopotamus were found. The remains include the head of a bison. The remains were found at the bottom of the excavation about five to six metres below the surface and were removed by Archaeological Project Services in 2008 before being studied by a team from Birmingham university engaged with the Trent Valley Palaeolithic Project. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI12310 Correspondence: C&C Concrete Ltd. 2008. Norton Bottoms Quarry Letter to Residents. Norton Disney. -.
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Location
Grid reference | SK 88300 58400 (point) Centre |
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Civil Parish | STAPLEFORD, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Dec 12 2024 10:43AM
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