Pterygotus 49 Report post Posted June 24 Does anyone know what this is? It doesn’t look like a fossil and it looks like some sort of horn/antler section of a mammal. It’s about 7cm long. Thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SailingAlongToo 542 Report post Posted June 24 Chunk-a-saurus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caldigger 5,706 Report post Posted June 24 These all look like the same side of the item is represented. Is there a shot of the opposite side? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike from North Queensland 312 Report post Posted June 24 The second photo shows what looks to be a saw cut side so modern, so I would start looking at whats available at the butcher. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pterygotus 49 Report post Posted June 25 9 hours ago, caldigger said: These all look like the same side of the item is represented. Is there a shot of the opposite side? Picture two is of the opposite side Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ludwigia 3,871 Report post Posted June 25 I agree with Mike. Looks like dregs from the butcher. Did you fish it out of the bin at the back door? At least a location can help with identification. Stratigraphy is even better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pterygotus 49 Report post Posted June 25 8 hours ago, Ludwigia said: I agree with Mike. Looks like dregs from the butcher. Did you fish it out of the bin at the back door? At least a location can help with identification. Stratigraphy is even better. Found in Taunton on a field Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ludwigia 3,871 Report post Posted June 25 I’ve just had a quick look at your local geology, although I myself am not at all familiar with the area, it is stated that deposits in the locality are Permian and Triassic. Found no mention of Cenozoic deposits, but maybe you know more about that than I do. Anyway, your bone does not look fossiliferous to me. 2 hours ago, Pterygotus said: Found in Taunton on a field Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abyssunder 5,351 Report post Posted June 25 Pictures may not be conclusive, but is there any chance for flint/chert/silex like material? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
