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Fossilised skull of turtle (Jurassic), found by a Swanage quarryman circa 1908.

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The fossilised skull of a turtle belonging to the reptilian order of Chelonia was found in the Middle purbeck beds (Jurassic period) of Swanage (SZ 0380) by a Swanage quarryman circa 1908. It was presented to Dorset Country Museum. <1>

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  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1909. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club for 1909. 30. 143-4, Plate (A S Woodward).
  • <2>XY Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 457653. [Mapped feature: #635517 ]

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Location

Grid reference SZ 0350 8050 (point)
Map sheet SZ08SW
Civil Parish Swanage; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 08 SW 36
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 457653

Record last edited

Mar 20 2023 10:59AM

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