Pterygotus Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SailingAlongToo Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Chunk-a-saurus 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caldigger Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 These all look like the same side of the item is represented. Is there a shot of the opposite side? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike from North Queensland Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 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. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pterygotus Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ludwigia Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pterygotus Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ludwigia Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 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 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
abyssunder Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Pictures may not be conclusive, but is there any chance for flint/chert/silex like material? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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