I find it difficult to get my mind about the orientation of this bone, but have you considered the possibility of an entry/exit wound from a projectile?
>Subject: Re: [ZOOARCH] Hole in scapula
> From: "Stallibrass, Susan" <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 13:01:57 -0000
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>I would be seriously scared if a Yorkshire carnivore could inflict damage like this. I have never seen a fox or dog tooth mark as deep as this, nor one that is countersunk. Carnivore tooth marks include punctures (amongst a whole range of other marks of course) and if their gape is large enough, you will find a large puncture on one side (where the tooth has penetrated) plus a more superficial puncturemark on the other side, where a cusp of the corresponding tooth in the opposite jaw has 'held' the item. I have never personally seen a case where one tooth goes all the way through, or where two teeth give equal damage, although theoretically this could happen.
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>I think you need to look at this under a microscope for evidence of drilling/sanding.
>
>Sue
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>Dr Sue Stallibrass
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: Analysis of animal remains from archaeological sites [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Hannah Russ
>Sent: 07 November 2007 11:56
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>Subject: [ZOOARCH] Hole in scapula
>
>Dear all,
>
>We have recently been looking at a faunal assembalge from Fountains Abbey that
>was washed out during bad weather. I'm afraid we don't have an contextual
>information but I was hoping some of you may have some comments on the hole and
>other circular marks on a scapula we found (please follow link). It has been
>suggested that it is canid gnawing/puncure holes, which may be likely, I'm just
>wondering if anyone has any other suggestions?
>
>http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n263/jet3270/ScapulaDrillHole1.jpg
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>http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n263/jet3270/ScapulaDrillHole2.jpg
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>Many thanks,
>Hannah Russ
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