Find Spot record 4551 - Rotary Quern Found at Sandle Heath Mill
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Summary
Rotary quern, used for grinding grain into flour, found during ploughing behind the saw mill at approximately SJ82567530. It has a central hopper but no side handle socket and the base has wear marks. Probably Roman rather than Iron Age in date given it's flattish profile.
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Full Description
Rotary quern found during ploughing behind the saw mill at approximately SJ82567530. It has a central hopper but no side handle socket and the base has wear marks. Probably Roman rather than Iron Age in date given it's flattish profile. It is in the ownership of the farmer at Corbishley.
<1> Various, Written Communication to the HER, Mary Lakin Northern Archaeological Associates 09/02/07 (Written Communication). SCH3756.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH3756 Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. Mary Lakin Northern Archaeological Associates 09/02/07.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 825 752 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ87NW |
| Civil Parish | NETHER ALDERLEY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | NETHER ALDERLEY, ALDERLEY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 27 2007 2:34PM