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291 Views 5 Replies Last post: Jul 30, 2018 10:01 AM by sirjlocks

Garret

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Jul 9, 2018 2:05 PM

Partial Jawbone found in the Thames, Southbank, Central London

 

any id help much appreciated, Garret

Tags: none (add) teeth, jaw, england, i.d

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  sirjlocks

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  Jul 10, 2018 11:24 PM (in response to Garret)

  Re: Partial Jawbone found in the Thames, Southbank, Central London

  Could it be a young butchered calf?

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    Garret

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    Jul 14, 2018 9:47 AM (in response to sirjlocks)

    Re: Partial Jawbone found in the Thames, Southbank, Central London

    Thanks for the help

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  John

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  Jul 28, 2018 6:35 PM (in response to Garret)

  Re: Partial Jawbone found in the Thames, Southbank, Central London

  This is part of a mandible (lower) jaw of an even toed ungulate (deer, sheep, cattle; anything with a cloven hoof). It appears to have saw marks indicating it was probably buthered. Looking at the teeth they are taller than broad; in deer species the teeth are broader than tall. It is from a sheep.

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    Garret

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    Jul 29, 2018 9:34 PM (in response to John)

    Re: Partial Jawbone found in the Thames, Southbank, Central London

    Thank you John, your expertise is much appreciated. Kind regards , Garret

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    sirjlocks

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    Jul 30, 2018 10:01 AM (in response to John)

    Re: Partial Jawbone found in the Thames, Southbank, Central London

    Yes thanks John, very interesting tip on Deer being broader than tall. I have struggled with this differentation. What would you reccomend is the best way of distinguishing sheep vs bovine on a small fragment?

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