The Fossil Diggings in Swaffham Prior and Swaffham Bulbeck

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Set in the 1840s, the narrative explores the discovery of 'coprolites' in the Cambridgeshire fens, initially believed to be fossilized dinosaur droppings. By the 1860s, extensive excavations transformed the local landscape and economy. The book delves into the profound social, economic, and archaeological effects of these fossil diggings on the small rural communities of Swaffham Prior and Swaffham Bulbeck, highlighting a unique intersection of science and local history.