Innominate dog bone from the wreck of the Earl Of Abergavenny.
ID: EOA:2022.90.3
Collection: Earl of Abergavenny
Classification: Remains
Measurements: Length 113mm Width 260mm
Date made: as yet unknown
Display: not on display
Manufacturer/Creator: as yet unknown
Credit: Portland Museum Trust
This pelvic bone is one of several dog bones recovered and suspected to be from the same animal. Comparisons with modern breeds suggest it to be from a terrier sized dog. It is possible that this dog could have been on board as a rat catcher, rats being a well documented pest on board ship.
Information courtesey of Ed Cumming and Dr Philip Armitage.
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