Clutton-Brock (1982) records a number of fossil echinoids and sponges
from Iron Age pits at Bramdean, Hampshire, and also includes several
references to where the significiance of such finds are discussed.
Clutton-Brook J 1982, 'Appendix 1: The Animal Bone'. microfiche 44-54.
In, Perry B T, 'Excavations at Bramdean, Hampshire, 1973 to 1977'. Proc.
Hampsh. Field Club Archaeol. Soc. 38. p.57-74.
Robin Bendrey
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Subject: [ZOOARCH] FW: Fossils Dissertation
Dear Colleagues
I have just received the request below from a student. If anyone is able to
help, I should be grateful if you could let me have any references etc.
Annie Grant
My title is; Fossils; How ancient cultures interpreted and used them. What
I am researching are occurences of fossils turning up in archaeological
contexts, where they have been either used to make jewellry, or used in some
ritual practice, or modified in some way.
I'm having a lot of difficulty getting hold of relatively recent, preferably
unpublished sites, where such things have been found.
I was just wondering whether you had come across any such occurences when
looking at archaeological sites, or if you new of anyone who would have
access to this kind of information.
I know Im going out on a limb here,but I thought Id try asking.
Kind Regards,
Sam
Dr Annie Grant
Director, Educational Development and Support Centre
Reader, School of Archaeology and Ancient History
University of Leicester
University Road
Leicester LE1 7RH
Tel: 0116 252 2716
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