Find Spot record 2077/0/0 - Pleistocene Remains

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The jawbone of a woolly rhinoceros at a depth of c.30ft was found in 1951.

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FINDSPOT (Pleistocene - 1600000 BC to 8000 BC)

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{1} Pleistocene faunal remains found between 1951-69. The jawbone of a woolly rhinoceros at a depth of c.30ft was found in 1951.

<1> Northampton Independent, 11/1/1952 (Newspaper). SNN116289.

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<1> SNN116289 Newspaper: Northampton Independent. NORTHAMPTON INDEPENDENT. 11/1/1952.

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ANIMAL REMAINS (Pleistocene - 1600000 BC to 8000 BC) Quantity: Some

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Location

Grid reference	SP 820 613 (point) Transfer
Civil Parish	NORTHAMPTON
Unitary Authority	West Northamptonshire

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Record last edited

Jun 8 2026 3:17PM

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