The Wicken Fossil Diggings

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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, the excavation of these fossils transformed the local economy and society, particularly in the rural community of Wicken. The book delves into the archaeological significance of these diggings and their broader implications on the community's social and economic landscape.