Iron Age/Roman Dog Skull - SF1730

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Description
Iron Age or Roman dog skull. This dog skull was found in the gully of a roundhouse. The placement of dog remains in pits or within buildings was a common practice in the Iron Age and could be associated with ritualistic practices and burials, rather than just everyday life.
Dating
Iron Age/Roman
Material
Bone