Poorly Located Find Spot record SAS 039 - Stoke Ash General (Pleistocene)
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Summary
Remains of an `elephant' found about 10 feet below surface by labourers whilst digging gravel at Stoke Ash. Formerly recorded as SAS MISC
Location
| Grid reference | TM 11 70 (point) Poorly located |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM17SW |
| Civil Parish | STOKE ASH, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1812: Remains of an `elephant' found about 10 feet below surface by labourers whilst digging gravel at Stoke Ash.
Most of the remains crumbled away except 6 teeth (2 grinders, weighing 6lbs and 4.5lbs, and four ? incisors) in a mineralised state. `Now in possession of two gentlemen at Eye' (S1).
Presumably geological, no known archaeology.
Formerly recorded as SAS MISC
Sources/Archives (1)
- <S1> SSF9934 News Paper: Ipswich Journal. 1812. Ipswich Journal, 7 November 1812, 2, column 4. Ipswich Journal, 7 November 1812, 2, column 4.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Aug 3 2020 2:18PM