Find Spot record MWX4854 - West Bay: elephant tusk find
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Summary
In August 2000, a party of divers from Newbury SAC discovered an elephant tusk while diving on a reef off West Bay.
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Full Description
In August 2000, a party of divers from Newbury SAC discovered an elephant tusk while diving on a reef off West Bay. The tusk measures 725 mm across the arc, 85 mm wide at the butt end and 65 mm wide at the broken end. Other tusks have been recovered from Chesil Beach and, in the absence of evidence, they may be associated with an interesting period in the trade of Lyme Regis, for in 1833 it was noted that 'a lucrative trade was carried on with Guinea, from which were imported the usual commodities of elephants teeth...' (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SWX771 Article in serial: Le Pard, Gordon F. 200. An Elephant Tusk from the Sea off West Bay. Vol123. 113-114.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 45 88 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY48NE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1436
Record last edited
May 6 2004 1:04PM
