Laurahedrosa

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Laurahedrosa is an art museum in Capdepera dedicated to the memory of Welsh palaeontologist and zoologist Dorothea Bate (1878–1951).

The Bronze Sculpture and Its Story

In 2018, a bronze sculpture honouring Dorothea Bate was erected on the Plaça de l'Orient in Capdepera. The scientist discovered a significant fossil in 1909 in the cave of Cova de Na Barxa, within the municipal area of Capdepera.

Where to Find It

Laurahedrosa is located at Carrer de sa Font 2 in Capdepera, a town in the east of Mallorca.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Dorothea Bate and why is she honoured in Capdepera?

Dorothea Bate (1878–1951) was a Welsh palaeontologist and zoologist. In 1909 she discovered a significant fossil in the cave of Cova de Na Barxa within the municipal area of Capdepera, which inspired the bronze sculpture erected in her honour.

When was the bronze sculpture put up?

The sculpture was erected in 2018 on the Plaça de l'Orient in Capdepera.

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Carrer de sa Font, 2, 07580 Capdepera

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