Thanks - This might relate to the Whelk, Buccinum undatum which is
known to be edible and is larger than the dogwhelk.
> Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 16:20:50 +0100
> Reply-to: Zooarchaeology is the analysis of Animal remains from archaeological sites <[log in to unmask]>
> From: Will Higgs <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: dogwhelks
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> I seem to remember Robert Maxwell being referred to as 'Lord Whelks' in
> Private Eye, presumably a reference to his lowly, whelk-eating origins.
>
> The Lords Hansard Text Database contains this snippet:
>
> (from 1.1.2000) 'The landing size for whelks will be 45mm. This
> recognises concerns expressed in the consultation exercise that in some
> parts of the country 45mm was the largest size of whelk found and a
> larger size was impracticable.'
>
> . . . but does not reveal whether the fishery is intended for human
> consumption.
>
> Will Higgs
>
Dr Nicky Milner
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