Find Spot record MDO47765 - Extinct animal remains found east of Encombe, Corfe Castle
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Summary
Antiquarian John Hutchins reported that extinct animal bones had been found during the building of a new road to the east of Encombe. They may have come from the quarry where the building materials were obtained. The exact findspot is not known.
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Full Description
(Area centred at: SY 945875). In forming a new road a little to the east of Encombe, the following bones of extinct mammalia were found embedded in an oolitic debris deposit. A gigantic tusk, numerous teeth, a skull with horns attached, together with bones of the deer, horse, etc. (1)
No further information was obtained during field investigation regarding the actual site of these finds. There is no cutting along this road and it seems more probable that the finds came from the quarry where the road material was obtained. The quarry was not located. (2)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SWX4496 Monograph: Shipp, W, and Hodson, J W (eds). 1861. The History and Antiquities of the County of Dorset. 3rd edition. Volume 1. Vol 1. 520.
- <2> SDO11900 Unpublished document: Barton, J G. Various. Field Investigators Comments JGB. F1 JR 21-JUL-52.
- <3>XY SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 456532. [Mapped feature: #637573 ]
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 945 785 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY97NW |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 97 NW 10
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 456532
Record last edited
Jan 19 2024 3:50PM