O'Connor, Bernard
The Fossil Diggings in Swaffham Prior and Swaffham Bulbeck
- ISBN 13:
- 9781470909888
- author:
- O'Connor, Bernard
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Lulu
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 75
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14.8 x 0.4 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- History, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Fossil Diggings in Swaffham Prior and Swaffham Bulbeck In the 1840s, a remarkable discovery was made in the Cambridgeshire fens, consisting of 'coprolites', which some believed to be fossilised dinosaur droppings. This phenomenon soon spread across the county, with the fossil diggings becoming a significant feature of the local landscape by the 1860s. This book explores the social, economic, and archaeological impact of the fossil diggings in two small rural communities, Swaffham Prior and Swaffham Bulbeck, northeast of Cambridge. The excavation of these coprolites had a profound effect on the local communities, influencing their daily lives, economic activities, and cultural heritage. This book delves into the history of the fossil diggings, shedding light on the people and places involved in this remarkable episode. Through its examination of the fossil diggings, this book provides a unique insight into the lives of those living in rural Cambridgeshire during the 19th century.
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