The Lloyds Bank coprolite is a large human coprolite, or fossilized dung specimen, recovered by archaeologists excavating the Viking settlement of Jórvík (now York) in England. A Coprolite is Fossilized animal dung Coprolites are classified as trace fossils as opposed to body fossils as they give evidence for the animal's behaviour (in Archaeology, archeology, or archæology (from Greek grc ἀρχαιολογία archaiologia – grc ἀρχαῖος archaīos A Viking is one of the Norse ( Scandinavian Explorers Warriors Merchants, and pirates who raided and colonized wide areas York ( is an historic Walled city sited at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland
It was found in 1972 beneath the site of what was to become the York branch of Lloyds Bank and may be the largest example of fossilised human feces ever found. Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Lloyds Bank Plc was a British Commercial bank which operated in England and Wales (and to a much lesser extent Scotland) from 1833 until its FOSSIL is a standard protocol for allowing serial communication for Telecommunications programs under the DOS Operating system. Feces, faeces, or fæces (see spelling differences) is a waste product from an animal's digestive tract expelled through the Anus Analysis of the nine-inch (23 cm) long stool has indicated that its producer subsisted largely on meat and bread whilst the presence of several hundred parasitic eggs suggests he or she was riddled with intestinal worms. In modern English usage meat most often refers to Animal tissue used as food mostly Skeletal muscle and associated Fat, but it may also refer Bread is a Staple food prepared by Baking a Dough of Flour and Water. Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship between Organisms of different Species. Intestinal parasites are Parasites that populate the Gastro-intestinal tract. In 1991, paleoscatologist Andrew Jones made international news with his appraisal of the item for insurance purposes: "This is the most exciting piece of excrement I've ever seen. In its own way, it's as valuable as the Crown Jewels. "[1]
The specimen was put on display at the city's Archaeological Resource Centre, the outreach and education institution run by the York Archaeological Trust, where it delighted generations of awestruck schoolchildren. DIG is an educational resource owned by the York Archaeological Trust which aims to increase understanding of Archaeology and related matters The York Archaeological Trust for Excavation and Research Limited is an educational charity established in 1972 in the City of York [2] In 2003, it broke into three pieces after being dropped whilst on exhibition to a party of visitors. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. As of 2003, efforts were underway to reconstruct it. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. [3]
In 2008 it was on display at the JORVIK Viking Centre. The JORVIK Viking Centre is a Museum and visitor attraction in York, England
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Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1508 - Maximilian I Holy Roman Emperor, is defeated in Friulia by Venetian forces; he is forced to sign a three-year Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar.Dapyx Software network: MP3 Explorer | Ebook Manager | Zenithic