Find Spot record 5038/0/1 - Pleistocene Remains
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Summary
Pleistocene remains consisting of a well-preserved skull of a woolly rhinocerus and a large scapula were found during gravel extraction, in 1977, to the south of the River Nene.
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Full Description
{1} Well-preserved skull of a woolly rhinoceros and a large scapula found August 1977 during gravel digging.
{2} Pleistocene Remains (c.SP 790601), south of the River Nene. The well-preserved skull of a woolly rhinocerus and a large scapula were found during gravel extraction in 1977.
<1> Brown A.E. (Editor), 1978, Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1977, 13/179 (checked) (Journal). SNN2192.
<2> Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England, 1985, An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton, p.296 (checked) (Series). SNN77383.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SNN2192 Journal: Brown A.E. (Editor). 1978. Archaeology in Northamptonshire 1977. Northamptonshire Archaeology. 13. Northants Archaeology Soc. 13/179 (checked).
- <2> SNN77383 Series: Royal Commission on The Historical Monuments of England. 1985. An Inventory of The Historical Monuments in The County of Northampton. 5 (+Microfiche). H.M.S.O.. p.296 (checked).
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 790 601 (point) Transfer |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT HOUGHTON, West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Northampton Development Corporation SMR: P183
- NRHE HOB UID: 621225
Record last edited
May 13 2025 2:16PM
