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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Full Description
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>
<1> Calkin, J B, 1949, Annotated Record Map Corr. 6 (J B Calkin 1949) (Map). SWX2587.
<2> Colquhoun, F D, Field Investigators Comments FDC, F1 FDC 16-NOV-51 (Unpublished document). SWX2609.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 458855 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 11160 91150 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- 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
