Find Spot record 8688/0/0 - Possible prehistoric remains
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{1} During January 1851, labourers employed in the brickyard of Thomas Johnson, at the north eastern extremity of the Racecourse, discovered several of the bones of a gigantic animal of the Saurian species. They consisted of two maxillaries, numerous vertibrae, the head of the humerus, and apparently parts of the paddle. [More detail].
<1> Jenkins E. (adapted), 2000, Prehistoric Remains On The Racecourse, Northampton, (unchecked) (Notes). SNN101348.
<2> 1851, Prehistoric Remains On The Racecourse, Northampton, (unchecked) (Newspaper cuttings). SNN101349.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 755 618 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
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- None recorded
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- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 14 2010 3:23PM
