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Lower Palaeolithic Neanderthal molar

Neanderthal tooth found in Pontnewydd Cave, north-east Wales.

Tooth fragment with extreme wear to the biting surface this is through the enamel and into the dentine layer. The tooth crown is complete and most of the tooth root is present, although part is missing. The tooth root is coalesced.

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Lower Palaeolithic Neanderthal molar
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Collection Area

Archaeology & Numismatics

Item Number

86.31H/1.D4029

Find Information

Site Name: Pontnewydd Cave, Clwyd

Grid Reference: H7SE
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1985

Acquisition

Donation, 22/5/1986

Measurements

(): length / mm:20.0
(): thickness / mm:11.5
(): weight / g:2.2
(): width / mm:9.5

Material

tooth

Location

St Fagans Wales Is gallery : Neanderthal Remains

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Neanderthal Remains record verified by E.A. Walker
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