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science7 days ago•7 min saved

DNA Pinpoints Northern Britain’s Oldest Known Mesolithic Burial

DNA analysis of an 11,000-year-old child from Heaning Wood Cave in Cumbria confirms the remains belong to a young girl and marks her as Northern Britain’s oldest known burial from the Mesolithic era. The find, one of the NW European region’s oldest Mesolithic burials, includes a perforated deer tooth and shell beads radiocarbon dated to about 11,000 years ago, suggesting deliberate burial practices by early hunter-gatherers. Local archaeologist Martin Stables helped uncover the site, which also reveals multiple burials across distinct periods, underscoring long-term use of caves for funerary rites in post-Ice Age Britain.

via SciTechDaily|

#ancientdna #britain #burial

archaeology13 days ago•5 min saved

11,000-Year-Old Mesolithic Child Burial Rewrites Britain’s Ancient Narrative

Archaeologists in Cumbria uncovered the oldest human remains in Northern Britain—a 2.5–3.5 year-old female child buried in Heaning Wood Bone Cave around 11,000 years ago—accompanied by jewelry, with DNA analysis confirming age and sex, suggesting a deliberate Mesolithic cave burial and insights into hunter-gatherer rituals.

via Indian Defence Review|

#archaeology #burial-practices #cumbria

world22 days ago•6 min saved

Possible Viking Tomb of Ivar the Boneless Found on England’s Northwest Coast

Researchers in Cumbria believe a large mound near the Irish Sea could be the burial site of 9th-century Viking leader Ivar the Boneless, supported by saga lore, landscape alignment, and finds like large ship rivets and silver-hoard weights; excavation hasn’t begun, but planned ground-penetrating radar aims to confirm a buried ship or chamber, potentially making it the UK’s first Viking ship burial and reshaping Viking studies in Britain.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#archaeology #cumbria #english-coast

world7 months ago•1 min saved

Wild Animal in Danger Discovered in Mountain Tiny Speck

Rescuers in Cumbria, England, saved a Herdwick sheep stranded on a mountain ledge by rappelling down and safely returning her to the wild, highlighting a successful wildlife rescue operation.

via The Dodo - For Animal People|

#animal #cumbria #mountain

book-review1 year ago•3 min saved

"Borrowed Hills: A Gripping Saga of Land and Violence"

Scott Preston's debut novel, "The Borrowed Hills," delves into the devastating impact of the foot-and-mouth disease epidemic on Cumbrian farmers, portraying a visceral tale of desperation, violence, and the relentless struggle for survival in the harsh landscape. Through the character of Steve Elliman, the novel captures the unsparing brutality of the disease's aftermath, painting a vivid and bleak picture of rural life in the Lake District. With stark prose and moments of startling beauty, the novel offers a viscerally vivid portrayal of a dysfunctional relationship with the land, imbued with knife-sharp black humor but little hope.

via The Guardian|

#book-review #cumbria #desperation

wildlife2 years ago•0 min saved

"Rare Invasive Alligator Snapping Turtle 'Fluffy' Discovered in Cumbrian Tarn"

An alligator snapping turtle, native to the southern US, was discovered in Cumbria, UK, by a lake. The turtle, named Fluffy, has a powerful jaw and rugged shell, and despite being unaccustomed to the cooler climate, it was found to be relatively healthy. Fluffy will soon be relocated to a specialist wildlife centre in Cornwall.

via The Guardian|

#alligator-snapping-turtle #cumbria #fluffy

animals2 years ago•2 min saved

"Dinosaur-like Alligator Snapping Turtle Discovered in Cumbria"

A "dangerous" alligator snapping turtle, native to Florida, was found in Cumbria and named "Fluffy" by vets. The reptile, known for its strong jaw capable of biting through bone, was likely abandoned by an exotic pet owner. Unable to determine its gender, the turtle will be relocated to a wildlife centre in Cornwall. Alligator snapping turtles are invasive and can grow up to 100cm long, weighing up to 90kg, posing a threat to local wildlife.

via Sky News|

#alligator-snapping-turtle #animals #cumbria

science2 years ago•1 min saved

"Rescue Mission: Fluffy, the Bone-Biting Alligator Snapping Turtle"

A dog walker in Cumbria, England, discovered an alligator snapping turtle, native to the southern United States, in a small lake near his village. The turtle, named Fluffy, was rescued by a parish councilor and taken to a nearby veterinary center after being fished out of the water.

via Interesting Engineering|

#alligator-snapping-turtle #cumbria #discovery

odd-news2 years ago•0 min saved

"Dinosaur-Like Alligator Snapping Turtle Captured in Cumbria's Urswick Tarn"

A small alligator snapping turtle, native to the southern US, was found in Urswick Tarn, Cumbria, and has been nicknamed Fluffy by locals after being discovered by a dog walker.

via BBC.com|

#alligator-snapping-turtle #cumbria #exotic-creature

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Dinosaur-Like Alligator Snapping Turtle Captured in UK Beauty Spot"

An alligator snapping turtle, native to the southern US, was discovered in a Cumbrian tarn by a dog walker and rescued by a local councillor. Named Fluffy, the turtle was taken to a vet and is now being cared for at a veterinary center. Considered an invasive species, the turtle poses a threat to the environment due to its voracious appetite and potential for causing harm as it grows. It will be rehomed in a zoo or with a private keeper after being cared for by the veterinary center.

via BBC.com|

#alligator-snapping-turtle #cumbria #environment