Find Spot record MDO8455 - Mammoth tooth found at Boscombe Pier, Bournemouth

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Summary

A mammoth tooth found in July 1914 during excavation for latrines at the entrance to the pier. Now in the Druitt Collection at the Red House Museum at Christchurch.

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Mammoth tooth found in blue clay when excavating for latrines at Pier entrance. Now in Druitt Coll., Christchurch. <1> Siting symbol surveyed to centre of Public Conveniences at SZ 1116 9115. Mammoth tooth on show in Christchurch Museum, labelled Found July 1914. <2>

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  • <1> Map: Calkin, J B. 1949. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6 (J B Calkin 1949).
  • <2> Unpublished document: Colquhoun, F D. Field Investigators Comments FDC. F1 FDC 16-NOV-51.
  • <3> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458855.

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Location

Grid reference SZ 11160 91150 (point)
Map sheet SZ19SW
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 7 000 023
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SW 23
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458855

Record last edited

May 4 2023 2:26PM

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